December 5 Planning Board: Only meeting once this month due to holidays
read more…: December 5 Planning Board: Only meeting once this month due to holidaysThe Planning Board will meet on Thursday, December 5 at 6 p.m.
Civics
News about government, military, law enforcement, emergency services, and education.
Report on severances requested by Aldermen
read more…: Report on severances requested by AldermenA detailed report on the topic of severance payments to city employees following an ordinance amendment from the Board of Aldermen on Tuesday night.
Emergency resources available for residents affected by Sunday’s water main break
read more…: Emergency resources available for residents affected by Sunday’s water main breakAffected residents Monday were encouraged to go to a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) at the Manchester Public Health Offices at 1528 Elm St. in Manchester, NH.
Committee assignments set for aldermen, school committee
read more…: Committee assignments set for aldermen, school committeeAssignments have been made and work is ready to begin in earnest for 2018 at City Hall.
West Side News: Time to paint the Rimmon Heights arches
read more…: West Side News: Time to paint the Rimmon Heights archesWeather permitting, painting work is set to begin on the welcoming West Side steel arches that extend across the main thoroughfares in Rimmon Heights.
Weigh in on the city’s bike path master plan (check it out here)
read more…: Weigh in on the city’s bike path master plan (check it out here)If you’re enthusiastic about bicycles and the need for safe riding routes around the city, you will likely be enthusiastic about the Bicycle Master Plan proposal, an 83-page document assembled by the Department of Public Works. You can read it here.
Mayor delivers budget address, highlights gains and challenges for 2017
read more…: Mayor delivers budget address, highlights gains and challenges for 2017Mayor Ted Gatsas delivered his seventh budget address on Tuesday night at City Hall, starting off by calling out the state for “downshifting” expenses to municipalities, and pointing out a funding increase in the proposed school budget.
City towing during ‘snow emergencies’ up dramatically over last year
read more…: City towing during ‘snow emergencies’ up dramatically over last yearAfter two towing emergencies so far this year, the city has towed twice as many cars, on average, as last winter – 185 per event this year, compared to 97 per event for the 2014-2015 season.
Mayoral Decision 2015: Who will move the city forward?
read more…: Mayoral Decision 2015: Who will move the city forward?Gloves came off as Mayor Gatsas and Alderman Craig got into their leadership style and leadership issues during the Chamber debate Wednesday.
Cell phone video of cops sparks $1.25M suit against city after drug raid
read more…: Cell phone video of cops sparks $1.25M suit against city after drug raidA landlord is claiming his rights were violated and his reputation was damaged after he was arrested for wiretapping following a March drug raid at his property. He has named two officers as defendants, along with the city, in a $1.25 million suit filed June 19, 2015.