NH 50501 joins National May Day action with rally at the State House
read more…: NH 50501 joins National May Day action with rally at the State HouseGranite State residents will take part in a day of nonviolent action on May 1 in Concord.
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May 8: Free ‘Scam Awareness’ workshop by Waypoint, AARP NH, and Manchester Police Department
read more…: May 8: Free ‘Scam Awareness’ workshop by Waypoint, AARP NH, and Manchester Police DepartmentWaypoint, in partnership with AARP New Hampshire and the Manchester Police Department, will host Scam Landscape: Staying Safe, a free community workshop on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the AmeriHealth Building Wellness & Opportunity Center, 25 Sundial Ave, Suite 130, Manchester.
Despite challenges, Manchester celebrates refugee resettlement in NH
read more…: Despite challenges, Manchester celebrates refugee resettlement in NHIt’s been a tough year for refugee resettlement organizations in New Hampshire, amid federal budget cuts, a pause on new admittances, and a bill proposed in the State House that wanted to pause federal funding.
‘Let us help you’: These twentysomethings say moving from homeless to housed is possible
read more…: ‘Let us help you’: These twentysomethings say moving from homeless to housed is possibleTrini Badian, 23, brings years of personal experience to her work helping young people find stable, safe housing. She came to New Hampshire in 2019, at age 16 — alone, with no money and no place to live.
Manchester holding annual checklist verification in June
read more…: Manchester holding annual checklist verification in JuneLast year, the New Hampshire legislature passed SB221 amending RSA 654:39, requiring that the voter rolls be verified annually. This verification requires that the City Clerk’s Office and the Board of Registrars review the voter checklist and send a notice to any voters who have not voted in any election in the past five years and registered to vote prior to the 2024 State General Election.
State representative faces hearing following comments made against Jewish legislator
read more…: State representative faces hearing following comments made against Jewish legislatorOn Monday, the New Hampshire House of Representatives Legislative Administration Committee held a hearing to address complaints against comments made by State Representative Travis Corcoran (R-Weare).
Housing Champions program will continue after NH Senate rejects repeal move
read more…: Housing Champions program will continue after NH Senate rejects repeal moveThe Housing Champions program, which provides grants to cities and towns as incentives to build affordable housing, will continue after the New Hampshire Senate did not approve a House-endorsed repeal.
The Soapbox: NH must take cyclist safety seriously — starting with its leaders
read more…: The Soapbox: NH must take cyclist safety seriously — starting with its leadersI am writing to express my concern about remarks made by Representative Walsh, Chair of the Transportation Committee, during testimony on SB 559 (timestamp 3:34:05) during the House Session on April 23.
Domestic Violence Unit marks 10 years of ACERT partnership, expanded victim support
read more…: Domestic Violence Unit marks 10 years of ACERT partnership, expanded victim supportIt’s been ten years since Manchester Police Department started partnering with community organizations to connect children impacted by domestic violence and other crimes to support services through its ACERT program.Â
April 27: Road work on I-93 northbound in Manchester and Hooksett begins
read more…: April 27: Road work on I-93 northbound in Manchester and Hooksett beginsThe New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) will begin a pavement preservation project on Interstate 93 northbound in Manchester and Hooksett starting on Monday, April 27, 2026. The work will begin in the northbound travel lanes at Exit 8 in Manchester and continue up to Exit 10 in Hooksett.Â