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State revenue collections in February received a final boost from the one-time Tax Amnesty Program, pushing the total revenue surplus higher while key, ongoing revenue sources offered underwhelming returns.
The Zoning Board will meet on Thursday, March 12 at 6 p.m. See what’s on the agenda.
A proposal impacting two long vacant properties on Brown Avenue needs additional review after concerns from the Manchester Planning Board during their March 5, 2026 meeting.
Central High School’s Q2 honor roll. Way to go, kids.
Student achievers at Memorial High School for Q2.
The Manchester Police Community Affairs Division announces the 2026 Spring Senior Walks. These walks allow seniors to exercise, socialize and experience Manchester with Manchester police officers. Walks are held Monday mornings at 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted. The walks are approx. 2-3 miles and take about one hour to complete.
Dr. Michael Lewis has been named the 12th president of Saint Anselm College, effective July 1, 2026. Dr. Lewis currently serves as Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Saint Louis University. He will succeed President Joseph A. Favazza, Ph.D., who will retire on June 30, 2026.
The New Hampshire Department of Safety’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) will provide preparedness information and safety tips for residents and visitors during this year’s Flood Safety Awareness Week from March 8-14.
The Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries Committee is seeking proposals from vendors for exclusive rights to vend their products at assigned facilities for a seven-month period, April 1-October 31, 2026.
February 3, 2026, marks the 25th anniversary of the disappearance of Tina Sinclair and her daughter, Bethany Sinclair, from their home in Chesterfield, New Hampshire. Last week the NH State Police alongside the NH Attorney General’s Cold Case Unit, released a statement regarding the ongoing investigation.
This prestigious statewide honor is awarded to an individual who has made significant contributions to the well-being of the community and has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to social justice and human rights.
As spring approaches, Hooksett voters are set to decide upon sewer upgrades that supporters say could help attract and retain businesses in what has become an important part of the town’s economy.
When the state underfunds education, the difference must be made up locally. That means property taxes carry a heavier burden.
Airmen from the 157th Air Refueling Wing deployed in late February to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in support of Operation Epic Fury. As part of the total force, the New Hampshire Air National Guard continues to support operations around the globe. The 157th, and its active-duty association, are based at Pease Air National Guard Base in Newington, NH.
The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services gutted a bill that would have restricted the kinds of foods SNAP recipients can purchase with their government benefits.
On Tuesday, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen Committee on Community Improvement tabled a request by the Organization for Refugee and Immigrant Success to reduce its rent at 434 Lake Ave. in the hopes of avoiding cuts to their services.
Until recently, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen have given out several 79E property tax relief grants, including one for the Dunlap Building intended to help transform a former office building into new housing. However, there is now a possibility that tax relief could potentially not happen.
The Manchester Department of Public Works is reporting that the intersection of Union Street and Willow Street/South Willow Street will be partially closed for six-to-eight weeks beginning on March 16, 2026.
Gerard Boyle, a retired Concord Circuit Court judge, is the attorney general’s nominee for administrator of the YDC Settlement Fund to determine the outcome of abuse claims filed by people detained at the state’s former juvenile detention center decades ago.
A Webster Elementary fourth grade teacher is earning national recognition for bringing hockey into the classroom in an innovative way. Emily Vandeventer has been named a finalist for the National Hockey League and National Hockey League Players’ Association Most Valuable Teacher Award, which honors educators who use the sport as a meaningful educational tool.