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School board preview: Parent survey, health plans, CHAOS praise

read more…: School board preview: Parent survey, health plans, CHAOS praise

While the mandatory public hearing for the annual City and School budgets, occurring at 6 p.m. on Tuesday inside the auditorium of Manchester Memorial High School, is the focal point of this week in Manchester municipal governance, the Board of School Committee will also be holding a meeting a day earlier. Here’s a look at some things the Board of School Committee will be taking a look at during this meeting.

The New Hampshire forum officially launched as bipartisan effort to strengthen civic engagement statewide

read more…: The New Hampshire forum officially launched as bipartisan effort to strengthen civic engagement statewide

The New Hampshire Forum, a new statewide civic engagement initiative dedicated to elevating the voices of everyday Granite Staters, was officially launched today during a press conference in Concord featuring prominent leaders from both major political parties.

Supporting Healthy Communities: Queen City Rotary Club’s 2026 grant process now open

read more…: Supporting Healthy Communities: Queen City Rotary Club’s 2026 grant process now open

The Queen City Rotary Club Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of its 2026 Grant Program. “We are excited to offer two distinct grant opportunities for organizations committed to making a difference in the community,” said Heather Francoeur, President of the Queen City Rotary Club. “Charitable organizations may apply for both levels of grants, but only one grant will be awarded per organization each year.

It’s Financial Literacy Month – free sessions to learn how to protect yourself

read more…: It’s Financial Literacy Month – free sessions to learn how to protect yourself

The New Hampshire Department of Justice Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation Unit will host a series of community presentations in Rochester and Manchester during April 2026 to recognize National Financial Literacy Month. These presentations are a continuation of the Unit’s “Protect Your Wallet, Protect Yourself” Scam Prevention Initiative.

Indictments: City man faces possible life sentence for sale of fentanyl resulting in overdose death

read more…: Indictments: City man faces possible life sentence for sale of fentanyl resulting in overdose death

A Hillsborough County Superior Court Northern District grand jury indicted Steven Hallock, 41, of 11 Congress St., on charges of sale of a controlled drug, death resulting; sale of a controlled drug, fentanyl, and sale of a controlled drug, crack cocaine.   The death resulting charge is a special felony which, on conviction, carries a sentence of up to life in prison.

Legislators seek a safe path for New Hampshire to join ‘plug and play’ solar trend

read more…: Legislators seek a safe path for New Hampshire to join ‘plug and play’ solar trend

Proponents of a bill to regulate “plug-in solar” in New Hampshire believe the devices would democratize access to the solar energy shining on the Granite State in a time of energy uncertainty. But they also want to tread carefully, they said, to avoid potentially dangerous pitfalls.

Hanover Street proposal becomes official as reconsideration request is dropped

read more…: Hanover Street proposal becomes official as reconsideration request is dropped

A proposal that would reconfigure a portion of Hanover Street known as the Theatre Block received tacit approval from the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen during their April 7, 2026, meeting after Alderman At-Large Dan O’Neil withdrew his request to reconsider the motion that approved the proposal at the board’s previous meeting.

NH AG warns: ‘Mr. Wonderful’ does not want you to invest $100K in this Meta scam

read more…: NH AG warns: ‘Mr. Wonderful’ does not want you to invest $100K in this Meta scam

Granite Staters are being warned about a rise in fraudulent investment schemes on Meta platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Scammers are using deceptive ads, impersonations, and “deepfake” technology to lure victims into pump-and-dump schemes, confidence scams, and fraudulent cryptocurrency investments designed to drain their savings.

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