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Multi-agency homeless outreach team assembled during COVID is working, officials say, but it’s running out of money

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 Ryan Lessard 0

In an effort to address the city’s growing population of unsheltered people living in makeshift campsites, a homeless outreach team of clinicians, firemen, social workers and mobile mental health specialists was assembled two months ago, with members hailing from charitable organizations, the community mental health center, city employees and more. READ MORE

City of Manchester Health Department: Weekly water sample results for July 6

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 Manchester Health Department 0

Water samples taken this week at the Merrimack River/Fisher Cats ramp showed elevated levels of E.coli. READ MORE

CMC and Diocese of Manchester announce recipients of 2020 Heart & Hands Scholarships

Sunday, July 5, 2020 Press Release 0

The CMC Heart & Hands Scholarship is presented annually to two students entering grades 7-12 at St. Joseph Regional Junior High School and Trinity High School who have made a significant contribution or impact in their community. READ MORE

Advocates ask state to direct more COVID relief aid to communities of color

Sunday, July 5, 2020 Sarah Gibson 0

A group of Black, Latino and immigrant business owners and community advocates is calling on Gov. Chris Sununu and lawmakers to direct more COVID-19 relief money to minority communities. READ MORE

An open letter to Gov. Sununu: Let’s close the gaps for business owners and communities of color

Friday, July 3, 2020 Carol Robidoux 0

Diversity, equity and inclusion are not about good intentions or lip service. It’s about how we act and the impact we make on those we serve. Governor, I am afraid that if we do not create programs and allocate resources to support our black, brown and new immigrant community, we will see the devastating effect it will have on small businesses, which are barely hanging on. READ MORE

City residents urged to get COVID-19 test, remain vigilant with masks, social distancing

Monday, June 29, 2020 City of Manchester 1

The City of Manchester Health Department is encouraging all residents to get tested for COVID-19, especially those living within elevated risk neighborhoods as defined by the City Health Dashboard. READ MORE

Activists march against police brutality: ‘This is a movement, not a moment’

Monday, June 29, 2020 Winter Trabex 0

On Sunday afternoon, while clouds gathered overhead threatening rain, people gathered in Veteran’s Park for a march against police brutality. As is the case with many public events, the peaceful march was juxtaposed with a very visible presence of police officers who were on stand-by as the group moved through the downtown. READ MORE

Rimmon Heights Neighborhood Group tackles clean-up effort at city park – and so can you

Sunday, June 28, 2020 Carol Robidoux 0

Consider adopting one of nearly two-dozen city parks and public spaces in need of some TLC. READ MORE

Protestors: Tearing down Chandler mansion would be a sin

Sunday, June 28, 2020 Rob Greene 0

More than 80 people turned out along Beech Street Sunday morning to protest the barriers the Catholic Diocese of Manchester has erected against the renovation of the Chandler House, a 150-year-old mansion at 147 Walnut St., adjacent to the Hedwig Church. READ MORE

June 22: Never Again Action to host ‘Don’t Look Away’ art display in Concord

Monday, June 22, 2020 Press Release 0

Never Again Action New Hampshire, an immigrants’ rights group, will host an art display, called “Don’t Look Away,” in front of the State House in Concord on June 23, from noon to 2 p.m. READ MORE