Rick Gordon's Weather Corner
Thursday’s weather: Dry and cooler, high around 59
Dry and cool weather today with a spot afternoon shower. Highs today near 60, with the chilliest night of the season tonight. READ MORE
Month: September 2021
Civics
From fender-benders to shootings, police dispatchers answer the call
Dispatchers answering calls – an average of 261 per day, 70,213 so far this year — must obtain as much detailed information as possible from the caller: Name, location, what happened, anyone hurt, is a weapon involved. While doing that, the dispatcher is simultaneously researching the call itself – have police been to that location before, were there any threats and assessing the danger level to both the citizen and police. The information is needed to ensure both the safety of the caller and the officer. READ MORE
Civics
Sept. 29 NH DHHS COVID-19 update: 443 positive results with 44 in Manchester; 2 deaths reported
There are currently 146 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. In New Hampshire, since the start of the pandemic, there have been a total of 119,720 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed. READ MORE
Business
NH Meals and Rooms tax decreasing by 0.5% starting Friday
The New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration (NHDRA) is reminding operators and the public that starting October 1, 2021, the state’s Meals and Rooms (Rentals) Tax rate will decrease by 0.5%, from 9% to 8.5%. READ MORE
Civics
‘Unruly’ crowd protesting vaccination contracts shuts down Executive Council meeting
An “unruly” crowd of anti-vaccination protesters closed down the Executive Council meeting before it started Wednesday when state employees left feeling unsafe by the chaos that erupted in the packed room at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College. READ MORE
Civics
Federal funding targeted for Manchester student home internet access
On Wednesday, the New Hampshire Congressional Delegation announced that Manchester will receive just over $1 million in federal funding from the Emergency Connectivity Fund Program. READ MORE
Civics
Classes moved to remote status at 2 schools after clusters are identified
Manchester School District announced Wednesday that COVID-19 clusters had been identified at two city elementary schools. Out of an abundance of caution, the impacted classes have been temporarily moved to remote status. READ MORE
Civics
Shortage of bus drivers gives schools a difficult math problem
Story Produced by New Hampshire Bulletin Even in August, school buses weren’t a major concern for officials in Auburn. The bus company the district contracts with said there would be enough staff to fill the READ MORE
City Hall
What it takes to make a difference: Barriers to civic engagement stand in the way of good government, vibrant communities
Despite New Hampshire’s strengths, the state has its fair share of barriers that block or discourage people from engaging with their communities. It’s these stumbling blocks — long commute times, inadequate childcare, lack of information, feeling unwelcome or underqualified — that add up and weaken civic health in the Granite State. READ MORE
COVID-19 in NH: Latest news and updates
Governor’s Diversity Council convenes for first time since resignations: ‘We are a clean slate’
CONCORD, NH – Five new members joined the governor’s Council on Diversity and Inclusion Tuesday for the body’s first meeting since more than half its members resigned in June, with talks centering on establishing what READ MORE
