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A Massachusetts man involved in a crash on Interstate 93 is facing multiple charges after throwing a firearm while New Hampshire State Troopers were investigating the incident.
If SB 416 passes, management could require tip-pooling and could decide how to distribute a server’s tips to other workers. Restaurants do have the option to maintain the status quo and many will do that. But others might take advantage of the new laws. Even under current laws we’ve seen restaurants of all kinds accused of wage theft or worse for not disbursing tips appropriately to workers.
We had a good run together. When all was said and done, we spent more than four decades with each other. I would say that there were more good times than bad, but all good times must come to an end.
I am encouraging all Granite Staters to contact their representatives in the State House to oppose Senate Bill 439. The bill which just cleared the Municipal & County Government Committee, would prevent towns from enacting regulations for data centers.
I encourage Manchester legislators to recognize the complex interplay of funding inequalities, student needs, the future needs and economic challenges in the Manchester School District. Support for HB1831 is essential to ensure that all students, especially those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, receive the education they need.
The Manchester Board of School Committee will meet on May 11, 2026. Here’s a preview of what’s expected to be discussed.
This Mother’s Day, the NHFPI team is recognizing the hard work of New Hampshire mothers by doing what we do best: highlighting key data that underscores both the challenges mothers face and the vital contributions they make across the Granite State.
A judge issued a $15.5 million judgement against Adam Montgomery in the wrongful death lawsuit brought by the mother of Harmony Montgomery, his 5-year-old daughter he beat to death.
McLaughlin Middle School was placed on a brief “stay in place” while police responded to a report of an “unloaded firearm” found in a fifth-graders backpack.
A Manchester Police Officer has been placed on administrative leave after an incident on Bruce Road that was partially captured on cellphone video and later shared on social media.
The city is selling retired parking meters to the public beginning Friday, May 8, as Manchester completes its transition to newer parking technology. The meters will be available for $15 each, cash only, while supplies last.
Manchester Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a 16-year-old teen who has not been seen since Monday morning.
I was a child in the custody of the state of New Hampshire when the abuse began. The people who were paid to protect me did the opposite, and for decades the state looked the other way. I carried that alone for years. No acknowledgement, no accountability, and no voice.
“Ninety-nine percent of us were children who were abused and neglected and we ended up in a place where the abuse continued at a higher level. It was far worse,” she said.
With the majority of the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen needing more time to deliberate upon the Fiscal Year 2027 Manchester School District budget, a vote to accept a budget amount of $234,981,749 was defeated by an 11-2 vote.
Any employee in New Hampshire who has been injured while on the job is entitled to Workers’ Comp benefits. On-the-job injuries include one-time injuries, repetitive-use injuries, and illnesses that have developed over time from exposure to toxic substances in the workplace. READ MORE –>
Two recent disclosures—one from the New Hampshire Office of the Legislative Budget Assistant and another from the office of Kelly A. Ayotte—give us an answer that should concern every taxpayer in this city.
The Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) are set to meet for a series of committee meetings as well as a full board meeting on May 5, 2026. Here’s a preview of some of the things set to be discussed in addition to the expected vote on several Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations that include the city and school district budgets.
I am astounded that an elected official would publicly joke about the misfortunes of their constituents. Even more shocking is that this official, Rep. Thomas Walsh of Hooksett, is chairman of the House Transportation Committee. That committee is tasked with considering matters of safety in land transportation.
The Planning Board will meet on Thursday, May 7 at 6 p.m. Here’s what’s on the agenda.