1269 began on a tiny storefront on Elm Street. As the need grew bigger, and more donations and volunteers were required, 1269 moved from Elm Street to Chestnut Street, and is planning a grand opening on October 10th.
A rundown on candidates running for Alderman and School Board in the Sept. 19 primary election in Manchester, NH. READ MORE
Our candidate spotlight series takes a look at three first-time ward aldermen candidates who believe, if elected, their ability to communicate and work together for constituents will help move the city forward. READ MORE
In a 65-page decision handed down Sept. 7, the New Hampshire District Court struck down the City of Manchester’s anti-panhandling ordinance and police practices because they violated the First Amendment. READ MORE
“A counselor said to me that he sees a change in people after about six months of being homeless. He can see it in their eyes, that they’ve just given up, and they’ve just accepted that’s how it’s going to be. I said nope, not me. I gave myself 90 days to be out of that situation, and I actually got out in 60,” says Lenny Constant. READ MORE
The city will be posting nine anti-panhandling signs around the city, as well as downtown sandwich boards, to encourage people to stop giving handouts to beggars. READ MORE
A man in custody at Valley Street Jail for pot possession has been identified as Jeff Pendleton, a homeless man and ACLU of NH client, described as “a defender of constitutional rights” by that organization. READ MORE
Click through to reminisce over the top stories from 2015 based on reader interaction. Enjoy. READ MORE
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In collaboration with the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, we asked each of the five candidates running —Patrick Arnold, Joyce Craig, Ted Gatsas, Glenn Ouellette and Jawad Alibaba Shaikh — to submit answers to the same five questions, on economic development, transportation, improving the downtown, public safety and education. READ MORE
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