Letters: Sacred Heart Parish padlocked gate due to drug activity and unsafe conditions for our parishioners

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Wednesday, May 1, 2019

We have young people and families and the Scouts on our site often and maintaining a safe environment has to be our priority. After consultation with others, including cooperation with Varney and prior notice to tenants, we have decided to limit access to the parking lot to those attending parish events only.

Letters: It is our sincere hope that the City remains firm in its position on MEA negotiations

Monday, January 20, 2025Wednesday, April 24, 2019

It was clear to anyone paying attention that the team addressed critical issues and concerns in their approach – while keeping the taxpayers in this city in mind as well.

Letters: Good fences make good neighbors

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Wednesday, April 24, 2019

At least that’s the way the saying goes. And for years that was the case between the elderly residents of the Varney School Apartments and the Sacred Heart Catholic Church on South Main Street.

We are aware of what the BOSC will say on Monday night. You should be too.

Monday, September 23, 2024Monday, April 22, 2019

The MEA has been willing to collaborate with the BOSC Negotiation Committee and is still willing to meet.

The end of Inti Academy: ‘The victims are innocent children and my heart is breaking for them’

Monday, January 20, 2025Saturday, April 20, 2019

Through Inti Academy, we made a difference in the lives of those huddled and poor yearning to breathe free. For 10 years we have succeeded brilliantly to transform the lives of underserved kids.

When God and the Big Bunny collide

Monday, April 28, 2025Friday, April 19, 2019

What’s Easter all about? Generally speaking, the mash-up of fun holiday rituals and religious rites are simply that. The true meaning of Easter belongs to those who celebrate it in whatever way they choose to in a free country like ours.

Open Letter from a Manchester teacher to the city: ‘This is my rally cry’

Monday, September 23, 2024Thursday, April 18, 2019

Despite popular opinion, the teachers in this city are not making obscene demands when it comes to a contract. We simply want to be treated with respect, treated like professionals with a level of dignity that reflects the very ideals that we instill in our students.

Thanks, angels of the Elliot (40 days could destroy almost anything)

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Monday, April 15, 2019

Surviving the inflammation in my tongue and throat may have happened without their work, but there is no way I could have received better care and quicker results than what they provided.

Letters: The MEA is open to moving forward on a short-term agreement

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Thursday, April 11, 2019

MEA members, throughout the difficult and complex negotiations, have maintained their dedication, commitment, and professionalism.

Letters: MEA claim of second mediation day ‘false’

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Wednesday, April 10, 2019

I cannot fathom what would lead the MEA to claim that there was a second mediation day scheduled and that the BOSC Negotiations Subcommittee is refusing to attend. This is simply false. I am insulted that this is being suggested by the MEA. As someone who has always stood up for them and been in their corner, I can only say that my feelings are hurt and I am just at a loss for an explanation.