Civics
Some school systems see enrollment spike because of COVID-19
Some towns say an increase in student enrollment is driven by people who own second homes in New Hampshire. READ MORE
Articles by Adam Urquhart
Granite State News Collaborative
Affluent out-of-state homebuyers look to New Hampshire for escape from COVID-19
For people from more urban areas, New Hampshire represents a safe haven in the event of a second wave of coronavirus. READ MORE
News From Around NH
Family Promise brings transitional housing to Nashua
Family Promise of Southern New Hampshire will be able to house about 25 families experiencing homelessness once this project is complete. The site for this new facility will be located at the former Infant Jesus School which closed in July 2019 after operating in the city for 110 years. Renovations are expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2020. READ MORE
Civics
NH cities combat new COVID-19 outbreak, rise in community transmission
The state’s two largest cities, Manchester and Nashua, are both experiencing this community transmission. Spokeswoman for the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH DHHS) Laura Montenegro stated via email Friday that the densest population of residents in the state reside in Nashua and Manchester, so increased cases in those two cities would be expected. READ MORE
COVID-19 in NH: Latest news and updates
NH health officials look to lessons learned to prepare for a flu season coupled with COVID-19
In response, some hospitals will be testing for a range of respiratory viruses in patients who are presenting symptoms, meaning an individual could be tested for influenza, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other respiratory viruses simultaneously. As it is, the flu and COVID-19 share very similar symptoms. READ MORE
City Hall
Manchester considers mask mandate
While some people are already voluntarily donning face masks when out and about, this practice could soon become a requirement in the state’s largest city. Manchester public health officials are currently looking into legislation that would require people to mask up, but only in certain indoor environments. READ MORE
City Hall
City clerks say onslaught of absentee ballot requests rising to new records
An onslaught of absentee ballot requests are already flowing into town and city clerk’s offices – surpassing previous request totals. READ MORE
Around Town
‘Finding Home’: New Hampshire photographer honors immigrants in new book
Since 2012, Field has been capturing photographs shedding light on the lives of immigrants in New Hampshire. Although these photographs helped Field gain her certificate, they also sparked a years-long project that has resulted in two books. READ MORE
Civics
Nashua high schools planning for online graduation
Nashua school district is partnering with an Indiana company to work out a plan for a “virtual” graduation for the class of 2020. READ MORE
