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New Hampshire Congressional Delegation announces nearly $1 million to increase safety at NH religious institutions

Tuesday, July 27, 2021Andrew Sylvia0

U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Chair of the Emerging Threats and Spending Oversight Subcommittee, and Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today announced with Representatives Annie Kuster (D-NH-02) and Chris Pappas (D-NH-01) that New Hampshire nonprofits, including houses of worship, will receive $951,951 under the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, including just under $150,000 for Manchester-based organizations. READ MORE

Hassan seeks to help Fisher Cats and other locally owned minor league teams with new bill

Monday, July 26, 2021Andrew Sylvia0

U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) is seeking to aid the New Hampshire Fisher Cats and other independently-owned Minor League Baseball teams impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with a bill introduced this summer. READ MORE

Dad/social worker/community gardener seeks Ward 10 BOSC spot

Saturday, July 24, 2021Andrew Sylvia0

There comes a time in the life of some parents where they can do to help their kids and help other kids in the community is to run for their local school board. As the final hours of the filing period of this year’s municipal elections here in Manchester withered away, those were the thoughts going through the head of Nick Pigeon. READ MORE

Election filing update: Girard files for Mayor, Aldermanic candidates file in Wards 4, 8, 9, 12

Wednesday, July 21, 2021Andrew Sylvia1

It’s Day 8 of the filing period for the 2021 Municipal Election, here’s a recap of what went down along with a list of who has signed up overall so far. The filing period closes READ MORE

Aldermen tackle ARP funds, sober homes, school charter amendment in string of meetings

Tuesday, July 20, 2021Andrew Sylvia1

The Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) held a series of special meetings on Tuesday, taking action on several topics that have cast a large shadow in recent weeks on the Aldermanic docket. READ MORE

Election Filing Update: Sullivan and Girard earn new endorsements

Tuesday, July 20, 2021Andrew Sylvia0

It’s Day 7 of the filing period for the 2021 Municipal Election, here’s a recap of what went down along with a list of who has signed up overall so far. The filing period closes on Friday, July 23 at 5 p.m. READ MORE

Election Filing Update: Mayor Craig files for re-election

Monday, July 19, 2021Andrew Sylvia1

It’s Day 6 of the filing period for the 2021 Municipal Election, here’s a recap of what went down along with a list of who has signed up overall so far. The filing period closes READ MORE

Congressional Roundup: Homelessness, Entry-level workers, and reimbursement for NH National Guard

Monday, July 19, 2021Andrew Sylvia0

It’s July 19, 2021. Here is a roundup of recent updates from New Hampshire’s Congressional Delegation READ MORE

Campaign Update: New Aldermanic filings in Ward 4, 8 and At-Large, Girard receives endorsement

Friday, July 16, 2021Andrew Sylvia0

It’s Day 5 of the filing period for the 2021 Municipal Election, here’s a recap of what went down along with a list of who has signed up overall so far. READ MORE

Local leaders commemorate Lewis’ death with discussion on threats to democracy and voting access

Friday, July 16, 2021Andrew Sylvia1

Local elected officials and activists gathered at the Hop Knot on Elm Street on Friday morning to commemorate the upcoming anniversary of Congressman John Lewis’ death and discuss election-related legislation in Washington as well as other election-related issues in New Hampshire. READ MORE