Manchester, NH

General

The Board of Registrars is meeting to handle routine voter registration matters. They will consider accepting voter checklist changes from June 12 to August 28, 2026, and approve sending 30-day letters to voters. The board will also act on removing voters who did not re-register during annual verification and approve Deputy Registrars for the September 8 State Primary Election.

• Accept voter checklist additions, deletions, and changes from June 12 to August 28, 2026
• Approve City Clerk sending 30-Day letters from August 28 to October 23, 2026
• Accept deletions of voters who did not re-register per RSA 654:39
• Approve Deputy Registrars for the September 8, 2026 State Primary Election

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Joint School Buildings is receiving a presentation from LeftField on the School District Priority One Project and a monthly status and financial report for July 2026. The committee may vote to accept the report and forward it to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and the Board of School Committee for informational purposes.

• Presentation from LeftField on School District Priority One Project
• Monthly status and financial report from LeftField for period ending July 2026
• Possible motion to accept report and submit to Board of Mayor and Aldermen and Board of School Committee

The committee received a project update from LeftField, reporting that all school construction projects are on budget ($306 million) and on schedule. McLaughlin Middle School will be fully occupied by students on September 3, 2026, with Hillside's addition expected by end of December. The committee also voted to accept the monthly status and financial report for July 2026 and forward it to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and Board of School Committee for information.

• Accepted July 2026 monthly status and financial report (unanimous)
• Scheduled next committee meeting for September 15, 2026 (due to primary election)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s Community Improvement Committee will vote on seven budget amendments totaling $2.8M for projects including opioid settlement funds, road safety, child trauma response, and school dental programs. The committee will also consider grant applications for historic preservation, hazardous waste closure, and public health preparedness extensions.

• Reduce $70,000 for Opioid Litigation Settlement Trust (CIP 211723)
• Accept $2,470,500 for North River Road/Bicentennial Drive Roundabout (CMAQ)
• Accept $150,000 for Adverse Childhood Experience Response Team (ACERT)
• Consider $2.5M request from Families in Transition for recapitalization
• Request $277,000 HSEM grant for Fire Department

The Community Improvement Committee approved several budget amendments and grant applications, including a $2.47M roundabout project and a $101,734.90 highway safety grant. It also approved a loan consolidation for Families in Transition contingent on state funding, and referred several items to the Finance Committee. The meeting was brief, lasting 10 minutes.

• Approved $2,470,500 for CIP 713 North River/Bicentennial Drive Roundabout (CMAQ)
• Approved $101,734.90 for FY27 Highway Safety Grant Program
• Approved $14,000 for School Based Dental Program - Medicaid
• Approved loan consolidation for Families in Transition, contingent on state LITHC funding
• Approved and referred to Finance: $70,000 reduction for Opioid Litigation Settlement Trust
• Approved and referred to Finance: Lead Hazard Reduction Grant application
• Approved and referred to Finance: National Register of Historic Places application for Central High School
• Approved $25,000 for HSGP Hazmat funds

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Finance is meeting to review resolutions for funding various community improvement programs. The body will discuss appropriating funds for hazardous materials, oral health, and trail construction.

• Resolution for $1,100,000 for the FY2027 CIP C500070427 Canal St Multi-Modal Trail (TAP 4)
• Resolution for $33,000 for the FY2027 CIPC300040327 Hazardous Materials Grant
• Resolution for $23,605.99 for the FY2026 CIP C410021726 Oral Health Program
• Budget authorizations for MUNIS ERP Financial System and Independent City Auditor
• Budget authorization for Dilapidated Building Demolition

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen discussed and approved multiple funding requests for city programs and infrastructure, including hazardous materials cleanup, oral health services, and a multi-modal trail. The board also considered bond resolutions totaling over $65 million for fleet replacement, IT upgrades, roadwork, and environmental projects.

• Accepted $275 donation for Bob Powers Food Pantry from NHPHC
• Approved $33,000 hazardous materials grant and $23,605.99 oral health program funding
• Authorized $1.1M for Canal Street Multi-Modal Trail construction
• Voted to issue $65M in bonds for buses, IT, roads, and environmental projects
• Approved waiving building permit fees for Water Works facility in exchange for property transfer

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Human Resources/Insurance will discuss staffing changes and a departmental reorganization. Members are reviewing requests for new and converted positions and a proposed ordinance to move the Parking Division under the Police Department.

• Proposed ordinance to place the Parking Division within the Manchester Police Department
• Request for one Legal Assistant II position (grade 107)
• Request to convert one Customer Service Representative III position (grade 108) from part-time to full-time
• Informational SmartShopper Report submitted by Interim HR Director Emily Rice

The Human Resources/Insurance Committee approved several personnel and organizational changes, including integrating the Parking Division into the Police Department and adding new positions. The committee also approved the Tax Collector's request to add two clerk positions and adjust office hours to 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with one alderman opposed. All items were expedited to the full Board.

• Approved adding one Legal Assistant II position to the Solicitor's department
• Approved converting one Customer Service Representative III position from part-time to full-time
• Approved integrating the Parking Division into the Police Department
• Approved ordinance amendment placing Parking Division within Manchester Police Department
• Approved adding two Municipal Revenue Clerk positions to Tax Collector's department
• Approved adjusting Tax Collector's office hours to 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Alderman Vincent opposed)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing. The body will take public comment on a $500,000 CDBG-CV grant from the NH Community Development Finance Authority.

• $500,000 CDBG-CV grant for emergency shelter operations operated by the City of Manchester and Families In Transition

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s Committee on Bills will decide whether to advance two ordinance amendments at second reading. One updates parking and other citation penalties; the other changes sick leave use terms. Both items were previously tabled.

• Amend Section 70.78 Basic Penalty to update parking and other citation amounts
• Amend Section 33.081 Sick Leave (D) to change sick leave use terms
• Motion to pass and refer parking citation amendment to Committee on Accounts, Enrollment & Revenue Administration
• Motion to remove sick leave amendment from table

The Committee on Bills on Second Reading voted to advance an ordinance amendment updating parking and other citation penalties in the city code, referring it to the Committee on Accounts, Enrollment & Revenue Administration. A separate ordinance regarding sick leave terms remained tabled, with no action taken. The meeting was brief and procedural.

• Advanced ordinance amending Section 70.78 (parking and other citations) to Committee on Accounts, Enrollment & Revenue Administration (unanimous)
• Left sick leave ordinance (Section 33.081) on the table

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue will review financial reports and the City's Revolving Loan Fund. The body is considering an ordinance amendment to change spending authorization for the Art Commission.

• Proposed ordinance amendment to increase Art Commission spending authorization without board approval to $1,000 per project
• Update on the City's Revolving Loan Fund
• Review of Accounts Receivable over 90 days, Aging Report, and Outstanding Receivables
• Review of unaudited Monthly Financial Reports for the first eleven months of FY26

The committee voted to accept the report on the Revolving Loan Fund, noting that loans two and three have been paid in full. It also accepted the Finance Department's reports and the City's Monthly Financial Reports for the first eleven months of FY26, which included updates on revenues, expenditures, and the MUNIS conversion. The committee voted to pass and enroll an ordinance amendment increasing the Art Commission's spending authorization without council approval.

• Accepted the Revolving Loan Fund report, noting loans two and three paid in full.
• Accepted the Finance Department's reports on accounts receivable, outstanding receivables, and the aging report.
• Accepted the City's Monthly Financial Reports for the first eleven months of FY26.
• Voted that the ordinance amendment to increase Art Commission spending authorization ought to pass and be enrolled.

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s Public Safety, Health & Traffic Committee will hear three no-parking proposals and one rescission of a loading-zone designation. The items are sponsored by Aldermen Fajardo and Bonilla and will be discussed in Aldermanic Chambers at City Hall.

• No parking anytime on Pearl St (south side, 80 ft west of Walnut to Union)
• No parking anytime on Wilson St (west side, Laurel St to 50 ft south)
• No parking anytime on Belmont St (west side, Spruce to Massabesic)
• Rescind loading-zone on Belmont St (west side, Spruce to Massabesic) ORD 2662

The Public Safety, Health & Traffic Committee voted to approve new no-parking restrictions on Pearl, Wilson, and Belmont Streets, and to rescind a no-parking loading zone on Belmont Street. The vote was unanimous. The committee also discussed the height of new parking meters, clarifying that they meet ADA compliance.

• Approved no-parking anytime on Pearl Street, south side, from 80 feet west of Walnut Street to Union Street east back
• Approved no-parking anytime on Wilson Street, west side, from Laurel Street to 50 feet south
• Approved no-parking anytime on Belmont Street, west side, from Spruce Street to Massabesic Street
• Approved rescinding no-parking loading zone on Belmont Street, west side, from Spruce Street to Massabesic Street (ORD 2662)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Human Resources/Insurance is reviewing requests to add several personnel positions. These include roles for the City Solicitor, Water Works, and a previously tabled request for a Purchasing Manager.

• Add one Attorney I position, grade 123
• Add one Legal Assistant I position, grade 107
• Add one Assistant Water Works Director position, grade 130
• Review of tabled request for one Purchasing Manager position, grade 124

The committee approved the addition of one Attorney I and one Legal Assistant I to the city solicitor's office, and one Assistant Water Works Director. After debate, it voted 3-2 to remove from the table and approve a Purchasing Manager position, reversing earlier opposition. The report was expedited to the full Board.

• Approved adding one Attorney I and one Legal Assistant I to city solicitor's complement
• Approved adding one Assistant Water Works Director
• Removed from table and approved Purchasing Manager position (3-2; Aldermen Sapienza and O'Neil opposed)
• Expedited committee report to full Board

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen holds a special road hearing to receive public testimony on two petitions to discontinue portions of North Church Street and the Caron Street turn-around. After the hearing, members will view the affected areas and vote on the petitions.

• Petition to discontinue a portion of North Church Street (Fire Department communication attached)
• Petition to discontinue the Caron Street turn-around

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a road hearing to consider petitions to discontinue portions of North Church Street and the Caron Street turn-around. Both petitions were tabled following site visits and public testimony.

• Tabled petition to discontinue a portion of North Church Street
• Tabled petition to discontinue the Caron Street turn-around

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a series of bond resolutions and Community Improvement Program amendments totaling over $45 million for buses, IT, public safety, roads, and parks. They will also hear a presentation on all-way stop control, act on traffic regulations, and approve various grants and personnel changes. Most items are on the consent agenda.

• $20.8M bond for DPW Highway Raise project (C500070327)
• $5M bond for FY27 Roadway Program (C500070227)
• $4.525M bond for Munis ERP Financial System (C130080227)
• $1.5M bond for Information Technology Infrastructure & Chromebooks (C100080127)
• 50/50 sidewalk petitions at 7 Mirror Street, 27 Eaton Street, and five other addresses

The Board approved a reduced Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district of $11.6 million to pursue a modified RAISE project that excludes a costly railroad bridge. The decision is contingent upon the Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST) approving the revised scope. Additionally, the Board ratified police patrolman and supervisor association agreements.

• Approved $11.6M TIF for modified RAISE project (9-4)
• Ratified Manchester Police Patrolman's Association and Police Supervisors agreements (12-1)
• Confirmed Jamie Corwin as Director of Human Resources
• Confirmed Charles Kurfehs as Chair of the Board of Assessors
• Confirmed Jacqueline Botchman to Central Business Service District Board
• Approved naming Livingston Park tennis courts after coach Mark Telge
• Approved 50/50 sidewalk petitions for 6 residential and 1 commercial address
• Approved various CIP budget amendments and grant applications

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Finance will consider resolutions amending Community Improvement Programs (CIP) for various fiscal years, bond authorizations for 2027 capital projects, and approve a list of budget authorizations. The largest single item is a $20.8 million bond for the RAISE City Funds highway program, alongside bonds for technology, public safety, and park improvements.

• $20,800,000 bond for RAISE - City Funds (DPW - Highway)
• $5,000,000 bond for FY27 Roadway Program
• $4,525,000 bond for Munis ERP Financial System
• $3,550,000 bond for Deferred Maintenance Program
• $1,400,000 bond for Public Safety Communication System Upgrade

The Committee on Finance approved several amendments to Community Improvement Programs (CIP) across multiple fiscal years. The committee also voted that various bond resolutions for infrastructure, equipment, and public safety should pass and layover. Budget authorizations were approved pending final adoption of related resolutions.

• Approved $9.7M for WWTP Emergency Power Upgrade (FY2025 CIP)
• Approved $1M for WWTP Effluent Study (FY2027 CIP)
• Approved $600K for FY2027 Roadway Program (FY2027 CIP)
• Approved $200K for FY2027 Parks Paving (FY2027 CIP)
• Voted to pass and layover $30M bond for WWTP Pump Station Upgrade Construction
• Voted to pass and layover $20.8M bond for Raise - City Funds (DPW - Highway)
• Voted to pass and layover $5M bond for FY27 Roadway Program
• Approved budget authorizations subject to final adoption of related resolutions

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue will consider two contract approvals. First, the Finance Manager seeks approval to execute a Submerchant Agreement with NIC Services, LLC for utility billing payments. Second, the Finance Manager seeks approval to renew the city’s purchasing card contract with Bank of America. No other business is listed.

• Approve Submerchant Agreement with NIC Services, LLC for utility billing payments
• Approve renewal of the city's purchasing card contract with Bank of America

The committee approved a contract with NIC Services, LLC to handle credit card payments for Water Works and EPD utility bills, replacing the current processor to integrate with new city financial software. It also voted to renew the city’s purchasing card agreement with Bank of America. Both items were sent to the full Board for final approval. These changes will centralize how residents pay utility bills online or by phone and update the cards used by city staff for official purchases.

• Approved NIC Services submerchant agreement for utility billing payments (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of city purchasing card contract with Bank of America
• Expedited both items to the full Board for final approval

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Community Improvement Committee will consider a series of amendments to resolutions and budget authorizations for capital improvement projects, ranging from a $30 million wastewater pump station upgrade to smaller items like a $23,600 oral health program. The committee will also decide on grant applications for the fire department, extensions for the independent city auditor and other projects, and a $5,000 reimbursement request for a youth club event.

• $30,000,000 for WWTP Pump Station Upgrade Construction
• $9,700,000 for WWTP Emergency Power Upgrade
• $6,500,000 for CMOM C-6 Construction
• $5,300,000 for MS4.DCMOM Construction
• $1,100,000 for Canal St Multi-Modal Trail (TAP 4)

The Committee on Community Improvement approved several budget authorizations for water treatment, radio upgrades, and public health programs. The committee also authorized permission for the Fire Chief to apply for various grants and extended several Capital Improvement Plan timelines.

• Approved multiple EPD budget amendments including $30M for WWTP Pump Station Upgrade Construction
• Approved $33,000 for Hazardous Materials Grant
• Approved $81,000 for Weston Tower Site Radio System Upgrade/Repairs
• Approved $23,605.99 for Oral Health Program
• Approved $1,100,000 transfer for Canal St Multi-Modal Trail (TAP 4)
• Approved permission to apply for FY25 Assistance to Firefighters Grant ($337,399)
• Approved permission to apply for GO-NORTH funding for Mobile Integrated Health Care
• Approved extension of Independent City Auditor CIP to September 1, 2026

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Special Committee on Alcohol, Other Drugs & Youth Services will hear a presentation from the Health Department about the city's youth-serving ecosystem. No other agenda items are listed, and the meeting may be adjourned after the presentation.

• Health Department presentation on Manchester's youth-serving ecosystem

The Health Department presented findings from a community convening regarding the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats facing local youth. The presentation focused on improving coordination between existing organizations to address barriers such as transportation, mental health, and service navigation.

• Presented assessment of Manchester's youth-serving ecosystem

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Public Safety, Health & Traffic will review a request from GLENDI to close Kenney Street at Hanover Street and Amherst Street at Hilton Street for its annual festival on September 18‑20. It will consider a petition to reduce on‑street parking on Pine Street by one space. The committee will also discuss a set of traffic changes proposed by SMMA near Beech Street Elementary School, including a one‑way designation for Green Street, parking restrictions, and the removal of a stop sign and certain no‑parking zones.

• GLENDI request to close Kenney St at Hanover St and Amherst St at Hilton St from 10 AM‑11 PM Sep 18‑19 and 11 AM‑5 PM Sep 20 for its annual festival
• Petition to reduce on‑street parking on Pine St by one space
• SMMA proposal to make Green St westbound one‑way from Beech St to Union St
• SMMA proposal for a no‑parking bus stop zone on Green St north side, 55 ft‑180 ft west of Beech St curb
• SMMA proposal to rescind stop sign at Green St & Beech St (ORD 0811) and rescind no‑parking anytime on Beech St from Summer St to Green St (ORD 2646)

The Public Safety, Health & Traffic Committee approved traffic changes near Beech Street Elementary School, including a one-way street, bus stop, loading zone, and rescinding certain parking and stop sign regulations. The committee also approved street closures for the GLENDI festival. A petition to reduce on-street parking on Pine Street was received and filed, with direction to work with DPW.

• Approved traffic changes near Beech Street Elementary School (unanimous)
• Approved street closures for GLENDI festival on Kenney and Amherst Streets (unanimous)
• Received and filed petition to reduce on-street parking on Pine Street (unanimous)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Lands and Buildings will consider multiple property-related items, including a conservation easement on 70 acres, naming tennis courts at Livingston Park, and several property transfers and license agreements. They will also discuss declaring surplus city lots and disposing of a tax-deeded property through auction.

• Conservation easement on ~70 acres along Lake Shore and Candia Roads
• Naming Livingston Park tennis courts after coach Mark Telge
• Waiving building permit fees in exchange for transfer of 281 Lincoln Street
• Declaring Pearl Street and Hartnett Lots as surplus city property
• Disposal of tax-deeded property at 311 Spruce Street via public auction

The Committee on Lands and Buildings approved several items including a conservation easement for Water Works and the naming of tennis courts at Livingston Park. The board also authorized multiple revocable license agreements and the disposal of tax-deeded property via public auction.

• Approved naming Livingston Park tennis courts after Mark Telge
• Approved Water Works conservation easement for 70 acres near Lake Shore and Candia Roads
• Approved waiving building permit fees in exchange for transfer of 281 Lincoln Street property
• Approved declaring Pearl Street and Hartnett Lots as surplus city property
• Approved Aranco Oil Company revocable license for landscaping and flags near 1265 South Willow Street
• Approved New Hampshire Group, LLC revocable license for a pylon sign near 1279 South Willow Street
• Approved 32 Jane Street LLC agreement for concrete retaining wall encroachment on South Street
• Received and filed inquiry regarding purchase of city-owned lot 866-23 on Broadhead Avenue

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

At this special meeting, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider tentative agreements with the Manchester Police Patrolman's Association and the Manchester Association of Police Supervisors, which may be ratified and laid over. Also presented are nominations for Charles Kurfehs as Chair of the Board of Assessors and Jaime Corwin as Director of Human Resources; both will layover until the next meeting. No other business is permitted.

• Tentative agreement with Manchester Police Patrolman's Association
• Tentative agreement with Manchester Association of Police Supervisors
• Nomination of Charles Kurfehs as Chair of the Board of Assessors (layover)
• Nomination of Jaime Corwin as Director of Human Resources (layover)

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to ratify tentative agreements with the Manchester Police Patrolman's Association and the Manchester Association of Police Supervisors, with Alderman Sapienza opposed. The contracts will be formally adopted at the July 7 regular meeting. Nominations for the Board of Assessors chair and Human Resources director were introduced but laid over until next week.

• Suspended rules to consider police union contracts at special meeting (unanimous)
• Ratified tentative agreements with MPPA and MAPS (14-1, layover to July 7)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Registrars will consider accepting additions, deletions, and changes to the voter checklist from June 3 through June 12, 2026. This is a routine administrative item to maintain accurate voter rolls.

• Acceptance of voter checklist additions, deletions, and changes for the period June 3–12, 2026

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

This special meeting is focused solely on approving the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The Board will vote on a series of resolutions appropriating funds for city departments, including $234.98 million for the Manchester School District and $195.34 million for general city operations, plus specific funds for parking, sewer, airport, transit, and other entities.

• $234,981,749 appropriated to Manchester School District for FY27
• $195,337,885 general city appropriation
• $49,366,765 to Manchester Airport Authority from special airport revenue
• $5,142,275 to Parking Fund from parking revenues
• Continuation of the Central Business Service District with $700,000 appropriation

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a special meeting on the FY27 budget. Alderman Sapienza moved to approve the Sapienza-Kantor budget, which proposed a 3% increase under the tax cap by adding $2.55M in new construction and surplus revenue. The motion failed 3-11. Alderman Terrio then moved to approve a competing budget exceeding the tax cap by $10.5M, but no vote result is recorded in the provided minutes.

• Sapienza-Kantor FY27 budget failed (3-11)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Joint School Buildings will receive a presentation regarding the progress of the School District Priority One Project. The committee will also review the monthly status and financial report for May 2026 submitted by LeftField.

• Presentation from LeftField regarding the School District Priority One Project
• May 2026 status and financial report from LeftField

The Committee on Joint School Buildings heard a progress presentation from LeftField on the School District Priority One projects, including updates on Hillside, Parkside, Southside, McLaughlin, and Beech schools. No votes or formal decisions were taken; the meeting was informational only, with discussion on construction timelines, community outreach, and playground impacts.

• No formal decisions or votes were taken at this meeting.

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Public Safety, Health & Traffic will discuss several parking-related items, including a request to enter into an agreement with MacKay Meters for on-street parking meters and a proposed increase in parking fees and other citations. Also on the agenda are changes to the Lead Exposure Prevention Commission and adjustments to handicap parking and tow zones on Stark Street. These items are proposals for the committee to decide or refer to further review.

• New tow zone on Stark St, north side, from 196 feet west of Hampshire Lane to 24 feet west
• Rescind handicap parking on Stark St, north side, from Hampshire Lane to 18 feet west (ORD6767)
• Authorization to enter agreement with MacKay Meters for on-street parking meters
• Increase in parking fees and other citations (ordinance amendment)
• Changes to composition of Lead Exposure Prevention Commission (ordinance amendment)

The Committee on Public Safety, Health & Traffic approved a contract for on-street parking meters and rescinded a handicap parking tow zone on Stark Street. Two ordinance amendments regarding parking fees and the Lead Exposure Prevention Commission were referred to the Committee on Bills on Second Reading.

• Approved MacKay Meters on-street parking meter agreement
• Rescinded handicap parking tow zone on Stark St
• Referred parking fee ordinance amendment to Committee on Bills on Second Reading
• Referred Lead Exposure Prevention Commission composition amendment to Committee on Bills on Second Reading
• Voted to expedite committee report on Lead Exposure Prevention Commission

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue Committee meets for an informational briefing from the Independent City Auditor on potential cost savings related to data destruction and office supplies. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is for discussion only.

• Communication from Independent City Auditor Julianne Pelletier on potential cost savings for data destruction and office supplies (informational only, no action required)

The Committee on Accounts voted to encourage all city departments to use Absolute Data Destruction for document shredding at $11/bin/pickup, replacing more expensive Iron Mountain contracts. It also voted to encourage use of WB Mason preferred pricing for common office supplies, including paper at $4.19/ream. No binding action was taken; both votes are non-binding recommendations.

• Voted to encourage all city departments to use Absolute Data Destruction for paper shredding (unanimous, no tally recorded)
• Voted to encourage all city departments to use WB Mason preferred pricing for office supplies (unanimous, no tally recorded)
• Discussed school district audit findings including supply budget allocation and teacher out-of-pocket spending; no vote taken

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Human Resources/Insurance will consider several staffing changes across city departments, including new positions, eliminations, and reclassifications. The agenda includes requests from Water Works, Public Works, and Police, plus a tabled item for a Purchasing Manager. Informational HR reports are provided for reference only.

• Water Works requests adding a Custodian and Accountant I, eliminating an Accounting Technician II
• Public Works requests adding a Payroll Coordinator, eliminating a Customer Service Representative III
• Police requests reclassifying two Accounting Technician I positions to Accountant I and Customer Service Representative III
• Tabled item: Finance Officer requests adding a Purchasing Manager (grade 124) to department complement
• HR reports (position summary, vacancy requests, SmartShopper) are informational, no action required

The Committee on Human Resources/Insurance approved several personnel additions and reclassifications across three city departments. One request for a Purchasing Manager position remained tabled. Two of the approved reports were voted for expedited processing.

• Approved Water Works addition of one full-time Custodian and one full-time Accountant I, and elimination of one Accounting Technician II
• Approved expedited report for Water Works staffing changes
• Approved Public Works addition of one full-time Payroll Coordinator and elimination of one Customer Service Representative III
• Approved Police Department reclassification of two Accounting Technician I positions to Accountant I and Customer Service Representative III
• Approved expedited report for Police Department staffing changes
• Tabled request for addition of one Purchasing Manager position (Grade 124)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Bills on Second Reading will consider two ordinance amendments. One would increase the Art Commission's spending authorization without board approval to $1,000 per project. The other would modify the terms of sick leave use under Section 33.081 of the city code. The committee may vote to pass the amendments and refer them to the Committee on Accounts, Enrollment & Revenue Administration.

• Amend §32.029 to raise Art Commission spending authorization without board approval to $1,000 per project
• Amend §33.081 Sick Leave (D) to change the terms of sick leave use
• Potential vote to pass both amendments and refer to Committee on Accounts, Enrollment & Revenue Administration

The board approved an amendment to increase the Art Commission’s spending authorization to $1,000 per project and referred it to the Committee on Accounts, Enrollment & Revenue Administration. An amendment to change sick‑leave terms was tabled at the request of the interim HR director. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved amendment to increase Art Commission spending authorization to $1,000 per project; referred to Committee on Accounts, Enrollment & Revenue Administration
• Tabled amendment to change sick‑leave terms
• Adjourned meeting

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider several budget resolutions for Fiscal Year 2027, including appropriations of $234.98 million for the Manchester School District, $195.34 million for the general fund, and funds for the airport, transit, and sewer. The board will also vote on creating a non-lapsing Welfare Reserve Account and consider a request to transfer approximately $1 million in school funds to the Special Education Trust. Other items include a sidewalk petition, denial of a peddler license, and retirement announcements from the Assessor and Library Director.

• Budget resolutions for FY2027: $234.98M for schools, $195.34M general fund, $49.37M airport, $5.14M parking fund, $33.8M sewer fund, $1.99M transit
• Ordinance to create §35.0353 Welfare Reserve Account to offset welfare budget deficits
• School Committee request to transfer $1M surplus to Special Education Trust and use $1M from Teaching and Learning Trust
• Tabled item: request to establish a tax increment financing (TIF) district for RAISE grant infrastructure
• Committee recommends denial of peddler license for Real Rights Enterprise LLC

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a meeting on June 2, 2026. The mayor recognized firefighters for a lifesaving response. Public comment was heard on the budget and tax cap, but no votes or decisions were taken during this portion of the meeting.

• No actions were voted on or approved in the provided minutes.

General

The meeting will address three agenda items concerning voter registration. Members will vote on accepting checklist additions, deletions, and changes made from April 2 to June 2, 2026. They will also approve the City Clerk’s authority to send 30‑day letters through August 28, 2026 and adopt the annual verification list of voters meeting RSA 654:39 requirements.

• Accept voter checklist additions, deletions, and changes (April 2 – June 2 2026)
• Approve City Clerk to send 30‑day letters (June 2 – August 28 2026)
• Approve annual verification list of voters meeting RSA 654:39 specifications

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Community Improvement will vote on several budget amendments, grant acceptances, and project extensions. Key items include a $350,000 reduction for the InvestNH municipal per-unit grant, transfers for the Amoskeag EB & Canal Ramp design and the Pearl Street Parking Garage, and acceptance of hazardous waste collection and library plate grants.

• Amending Resolution reducing $350,000 for CIP 611623 InvestNH Municipal Per-Unit Grant
• Amending Resolution transferring $119,832.25 for CIP 711323 Amoskeag EB & Canal Ramp Design and Construction
• Amending Resolution transferring $232,924.16 for CIP C500071126 Pearl Street Parking Garage
• Accepting up to $20,445 in grant from NH DES for household hazardous waste collection events
• Applying for up to $10,000 from NH State Library Conservation Plate Grant Program

The Committee on Community Improvement approved a series of amendments to resolutions and budget authorizations. Actions included reducing $350,000 for CIP 611623, transferring and expending funds for several CIP projects, and authorizing grant applications and extensions. All motions were voted to approve. The meeting was adjourned at 5:21 PM.

• Approved $350,000 reduction for CIP 611623 InvestNH Municipal Per-Unit Grant
• Approved $119,832.25 transfer and expenditure for CIP 711323 Amoskeag EB & Canal Ramp Design and Construction
• Approved $25,000 acceptance and expenditure for CIP C300040626 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
• Approved $13,500 acceptance and expenditure for CIP C300040726 Seabrook Station
• Approved $232,924.16 transfer and expenditure for CIP C500071126 Pearl Street Parking Garage
• Approved up to $20,445 grant for two household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
• Approved up to $10,000 grant application for the State Library Conservation Plate Grant Program
• Approved grant application to the BJA FY25 De-escalation and Crisis Response Training Program

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will act on a consent agenda and regular business including committee reports on CIP amendments, personnel reclassifications, and traffic regulations. The most consequential items are tabled FY2027 budget resolutions appropriating over $500 million, including $234,981,749 for Manchester schools and $49,366,765 for the airport. The Board will also consider a proposed TIF district for RAISE grant infrastructure and approve nominations and confirmations for city commissions.

• Tabled FY2027 budget: $234,981,749 for School District, $49,366,765 for Airport Authority, $33,804,234 for Sewer, $195,337,885 general appropriation
• Amendments to FY2026 CIP: $943,894 for Public Health Preparedness, $20,000 for School Based Dental Program, $32,000 for Parks Deferred Maintenance
• Police Department requests: apply for Justice Assistance grant, transfer $45,000 in ARPA bonuses, extend Smart Policing Initiative to Sept 2027
• Personnel reclassifications: Fire Department (2 admin II to III, 1 admin II to CSR III) and Water Works (new electrician position, class spec updates)
• Street discontinuation petitions: Caron Street turn-around and portion of North Church Street referred to road hearings

Mayor Ruais opened the meeting with a pledge of allegiance and a musical tribute, then adopted a resolution commending the Thomas family for their actions during a medical emergency. The session continued with public comment from several residents on topics such as veteran suicide, homelessness, the city tax cap, and accessibility. No votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions were recorded.