City Hall
Goonan kicks off Ward 2 Aldermanic campaign
Now that Will Stewart has announced he wants to become the next Mayor of Manchester, Dan Goonan thinks he has what it takes to become Ward 2’s next alderman. READ MORE
Month: June 2023
Civics
Zillow analysis underscores need for zoning changes to ease housing crisis
The call for zoning changes to ease the housing crisis is supported by a recent Zillow study that shows a growing gap between the number of households and families that do not rent or own their own home, particularly among those with low incomes. READ MORE
Rick Gordon's Weather Corner
Saturday’s weather: Hot, hazy and humid, high of 84
Holiday Weekend Weather The 4th of July weekend breakdown: Saturday is dry & humid. Scattered showers & thunderstorms Sunday, Monday, and Independence Day…but not expecting a washout with many hours of dry weather too. Excessive heat is not expected but it will be quite humid. Also, this weekend the lingering smoke and haze from forest fires in Canada and with humidity levels likely to climb, the air is unlikely to become pristine, and some haze will persist. READ MORE
Civics
In light of SCOTUS ruling, NH AG warns of potential rise in student loan debt scam robocalls and robotexts
Attorney General Formella encourages borrowers to be wary of calls or texts which purport to offer debt relief, debt settlement or forgiveness programs. You can get information about all available student loan debt relief and repayment plans at www.studentaid.gov. Application to all programs are free and available online. READ MORE
Civics
Fish & Game use sonar in second-day search for woman last seen jumping into Merrimack River
NH Fish and Game conservation officers continued to search the Merrimack River on Friday for a woman who jumped into it the night before allegedly to elude law enforcement. READ MORE
City Hall
City seeking new organization to run Brook Street womens shelter
On Friday afternoon, the City of Manchester opened a request for proposals (RFP) for a new operator of a women’s shelter. READ MORE
Civics
More than $1 million awarded for children to attend camp this summer (and more funds still available!)
A total of $1,002,358 has been awarded to 1,695 young campers who will be attending 96 different camp programs throughout the state this summer. READ MORE
Civics
Man ‘with multiple bail conditions’ and violent criminal history charged in stabbing
Leonardo Phillips is charged with first-degree assault. READ MORE
Civics
City man faces multiple charges related to sex crimes against children
Wayne Haggie is charged with seven counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault -pattern, one count of aggravated felonious sexual assault, four counts of sexual assault, and three counts of felony indecent exposure/lewdness, and three counts of certain use of computer services prohibited. READ MORE
Civics
NHDOT Safety Patrol is just a 999-call away: Working to help stranded motorists this summer – and it’s FREE
Experienced NHDOT Highway Maintainers also work on weekends during the busy summer months to help if you run out of gas, get a flat or need some other roadside assistance. READ MORE
