Aldermen okay allowing funding to be used for upcoming Elm Street shelter

Friday, March 6, 2026Wednesday, February 18, 2026

With just days before the expiration of the current agreement between the City of Manchester and the operators of the homeless shelter and engagement center on Beech Street, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved funding requests from Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais related to a more streamlined version of the shelter located at 200 Elm Street.

Malafronte continues trend of positive MHT reports

Wednesday, February 18, 2026Wednesday, February 18, 2026

In the annual presentation on the airport’s year in review to the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s Special Committee on Airport Activities, MHT Airport Director Tom Malafronte provided a positive report, echoing past positive reports from former MHT Airport Director Ted Kitchens in 2021, 2022 and 2024 among others.

Housing Champion repeal opposed in NH Senate Commerce Committee hearing

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Leaders from organizations on the front lines of New Hampshire’s housing crisis urged the state Senate Commerce Committee Thursday to keep the Housing Champions program.

Brewery Scene: Another Dinner at a Liquor Store

Tuesday, February 17, 2026Monday, February 16, 2026

When people can try food with wines, learn how a dish is prepared from a Chef like Ed, who will teach you the fundamentals, and hear from a wine professional for the background on the wines – it creates an event like no other.

‘Suspicious death’ investigation underway after a man dies from gunshot wound

Monday, February 16, 2026Monday, February 16, 2026

Law enforcement officials are investigating the suspicious death of an adult male in Manchester after a report of a shooting brought police out in force to an Elm Street address.

A reborn Caesario’s reopens on Elm Street

Tuesday, March 3, 2026Monday, February 16, 2026

With decades of history serving pizza on Elm Street, customers have been treated to a soft opening of the reborn Caesario’s with an official grand opening coming on the 23rd of February.

Garrity set for School Board confirmation

Sunday, February 15, 2026Sunday, February 15, 2026

On Tuesday, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a vote to confirm Stan Garrity as Ward 9’s member on the Manchester Board of School Committee.

February 19 Planning Board: Continuations for a package distribution facility + a subdivision

Sunday, February 15, 2026Sunday, February 15, 2026

The Planning Board will meet on Thursday, February 19 at 6 p.m. for a limited public hearing and business meeting.

Senate hearing puts Merrimack ICE site in spotlight as Ayotte disputes prior knowledge, releases new documents

Thursday, February 12, 2026Thursday, February 12, 2026

Just hours after U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-NH, was told during a Thursday Senate hearing by the acting director of ICE that the Department of Homeland Security “has worked with Governor Ayotte” on the economic impact of a proposed Merrimack ICE detention center, the governor released documents she says her office just requested and received following Thursday’s hearing.

School superintendent expects layoffs if Aldermen do not pass baseline budget

Friday, February 13, 2026Thursday, February 12, 2026

The Manchester School District has long expected a difficult budget season this year and that season has finally come.