Manchester, New Hampshire

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

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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)

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

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

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 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

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

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

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)

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

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)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Finance Committee will consider four resolutions amending the Community Improvement Program, with the largest item authorizing $943,894 for Public Health Preparedness. The committee will also vote on 24 budget authorizations covering grants and projects such as opioid response, homeless healthcare, ARPA-funded initiatives, and infrastructure upgrades.

• Amending FY2026 CIP, authorizing $943,894 for Public Health Preparedness
• Amending FY2026 CIP, authorizing $20,000 for School Based Dental Program - Medicaid
• Amending FY2026 CIP, authorizing $32,000 for Parks Deferred Maintenance
• Amending FY2022 CIP, authorizing $22,800 for ARPA - Healthy Food Access Strategic Plan & Implementation
• Budget authorization for ARPA - MPD Bonuses/Hiring (10 Officers)

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

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The committee will hear a request from Desmel Cooper of Real Rights Enterprise LLC for a hearing to discuss the denial of his peddler license application. A motion may be made to enter non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, II(c) for matters that could affect a person's reputation, requiring a roll call vote. No other substantive business is listed.

• Communication from Desmel Cooper requesting hearing on denied peddler license
• Possible non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, II(c) for reputation matters
• Roll call vote required for non-public session

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Lands and Buildings will discuss two requests to purchase city-owned land: a new request from the owner of 281 Bodwell Road to buy 2.09 acres at Lot 885-1, and a tabled request from 784 Corning Road LLC to buy land at 784 Corning Road. A motion may be made to enter non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, II(d) for the property acquisition discussion.

• New request: purchase of 2.09 acres at Lot 885-1 by owner of 281 Bodwell Road
• Tabled request: purchase of land at 784 Corning Road by 784 Corning Road LLC (tabled March 17, 2026)
• Possible non-public session for property acquisition discussion (RSA 91-A:3, II(d))
• Roll call vote required for non-public session

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue will discuss an update on the City's Revolving Loan Fund, review finance department reports on outstanding receivables, and consider an ordinance amendment to create a non-lapsing Welfare Reserve Account to cover unanticipated deficits in the welfare operating budget.

• Update on the City's Revolving Loan Fund
• Finance Department reports: Accounts Receivable over 90 days, Aging Report, Outstanding Receivables
• Monthly Financial Reports (unaudited) for first ten months of FY26
• Ordinance amendment creating §35.0353 Welfare Reserve Account to offset deficits in Welfare operating budget

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Joint School Buildings will hear a presentation from LeftField on the School District Priority One Project and receive a monthly status and financial report for April 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 information.

• Presentation from LeftField on School District Priority One Project
• Monthly status and financial report for April 2026 from LeftField
• Possible motion to accept the report and submit to full boards

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider multiple bond and budget resolutions for fiscal year 2027, including a $248.5 million bond for environmental capital projects and appropriations for the school district, transit authority, and airport. Other items include a request to establish a tax increment financing district for the RAISE grant infrastructure project, approval of Stark Brewing's outdoor dining agreement, and an ordinance amendment to increase the Arts Commission spending authorization without board approval to $1,000 per project.

• $248,475,000 bond for various Environmental Protection Division capital projects including CSO mitigation and wastewater treatment upgrades
• $17,500,000 bond to refund certain airport revenue bonds
• FY2027 budget resolutions including $234,981,749 for Manchester School District and $1,999,838 for Manchester Transit Authority
• Request to establish a TIF district for infrastructure related to the RAISE grant
• Ordinance amendment raising Arts Commission project spending cap to $1,000 without board approval

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Community Improvement will consider several budget authorizations, including $943,894 for Public Health Preparedness and smaller amounts for a school dental program and parks maintenance. They will also vote on extensions for CIP projects at the library, facade improvements, and public health initiatives, as well as a police grant application and two street discontinuance petitions. A tabled item regarding a lease reduction for refugee services at 434 Lake Avenue may be revisited.

• $20,000 authorization for CIP C410021626 School Based Dental Program - Medicaid
• $943,894 authorization for CIP C410022126 Public Health Preparedness
• Request to extend CIP 712424 Carpenter Library Interior Abatement & Painting to June 30, 2027
• Police Grant Coordinator seeks permission to apply for FY26 Public Safety and Mental Health Initiative Program
• Petitions to discontinue Caron Street turn-around and a portion of North Church Street

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Public Safety, Health & Traffic Committee will discuss two traffic-related proposals: a stop sign at Overland Street and Bellevue Street, and a handicap parking zone on Cedar Street. A communication about converting the South Willow Street/Sheffield Road intersection to an all-way stop is provided for information only, with no action required.

• Proposed stop sign on Overland Street at Bellevue Street (NW corner)
• Proposed handicap parking only on Cedar Street (north side, 30 ft east of Union St to 25 ft further east)
• Informational update on South Willow Street/Sheffield Road intersection all-way stop conversion

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Human Resources/Insurance will consider a proposed revision to City Ordinance section 33.081 on sick leave. They will also discuss requests from the Fire Chief and Water Works Director to reclassify or add positions, and a tabled item to add a Purchasing Manager. The agenda includes informational HR reports with no action required.

• Reclassify two filled Administrative Assistant II positions (grade 105) to III (grade 106) in Fire Department
• Reclassify one filled Administrative II (grade 105) to Customer Service Representative III (grade 108) in Fire Department
• Add a new Power and Process Controls Electrician position (grade 117) in Water Works
• Proposed revisions to City Ordinance section 33.081 Sick Leave
• Tabled item: Addition of one Purchasing Manager (grade 124) in Finance

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Special Committee on Baseball/Civic Center will hold a single agenda item: a discussion with Erin Sweeney, General Manager of SNHU Arena. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion with Erin Sweeney, SNHU Arena General Manager

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Special Committee on Alcohol, Other Drugs & Youth Services will hold a discussion with Michelle O'Malley, CEO of Webster House Children's Home. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is a discussion only.

• Discussion with Michelle O'Malley, CEO of Webster House Children's Home

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Finance will consider resolutions amending the FY2025 and FY2026 Community Improvement Programs, including $197,090,000 for Cemetery Brook Tunnel construction. They will also vote on bond resolutions for airport refunding bonds and $248,475,000 in bonds for Environmental Protection Division capital projects, as well as budget resolutions appropriating funds for FY2027 for the school district, airport, transit, and other city services.

• $197,090,000 for Cemetery Brook Tunnel Construction
• $248,475,000 bond for Environmental Protection Division capital improvement projects
• $234,981,749 appropriation to Manchester School District for FY2027
• $17,500,000 for General Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds
• $159,085 for Dilapidated Building Demolition

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a consent agenda, referrals to committees, and committee reports with recommendations. Key items include approving $197,090,000 for Cemetery Brook Tunnel construction, $248,475,000 for environmental capital improvement bonds, and appropriating the FY2027 budget including $234,981,749 for the Manchester School District. The board will also take up nominations, confirmations, polling hours for state elections, and possibly enter non-public session.

• $197,090,000 for Cemetery Brook Tunnel construction (CIP 710425)
• $248,475,000 in bonds for environmental capital improvements (sewer, Clean Water Act)
• $234,981,749 appropriation to Manchester School District for FY2027
• $17,500,000 airport revenue refunding bonds
• Polling hours set at 6 AM to 7 PM for state primary and general elections

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Administration/Information Systems will consider two items. First, the Economic Development Director seeks approval of the Arts Commission's bylaws. Second, the director requests that the Arts Commission be authorized to spend up to $500 from the Arts Fund without further Board approval, with a motion to amend the ordinance and refer it to the Committee on Bills on Second Reading.

• Approval of the Arts Commission's bylaws
• Request to allow the Arts Commission to use up to $500 from the Arts Fund without Board approval
• Motion to pass an ordinance amendment and refer it to the Committee on Bills on Second Reading

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Lands and Buildings will review three public communications. Aldermen will consider authorizing a revised mural design at the Canal Street and Pleasant Street crossing. They will discuss amending the existing outdoor‑dining agreement for Stark Brewing’s use of Arms Lot, which was previously approved at a cost of $1,260. Finally, they will consider a request from 784 Corning Road LLC to purchase land at 784 Corning Road via a private sale.

• Authorization request for a revised mural at the Canal St & Pleasant St crossing
• Amendment to Stark Brewing’s outdoor‑dining use of Arms Lot (cost $1,260; specific days and hours listed)
• Purchase request by 784 Corning Road LLC for land at 784 Corning Road (private sale)

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen's Accounts, Enrollment and Revenue Committee will hear an update on the City's Revolving Loan Fund and receive Finance Department reports on accounts receivable and aging. They will also review the city's unaudited monthly financial reports for the first nine months of fiscal year 2026. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; items are for discussion and information only.

• Update on the City's Revolving Loan Fund
• Accounts Receivable over 90 days report
• Aging Report and Outstanding Receivables
• Unaudited Monthly Financial Reports for first nine months of FY26

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

This is a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 municipal budget and Community Improvement Program. The agenda includes resolutions appropriating funds for various city departments and entities, including $234,981,749 for the Manchester School District, $49,366,765 for the Airport Authority, and $33,804,234 for Environmental Protection. The Board will consider public comments before taking action on the budget.

• Appropriating $234,981,749 to Manchester School District for FY27
• Appropriating $49,366,765 to Manchester Airport Authority from special airport revenue funds
• Appropriating $33,804,234 to Environmental Protection Division from sewer user rental charges
• Raising and appropriating $195,337,885 for general municipal operations
• Appropriating $5,142,275 to Parking Fund from parking revenues

Board of Mayor and Aldermen

The Committee on Joint School Buildings will hear a presentation from LeftField on the School District Priority One Project. They will also review a monthly status and financial report for March 2026 and may vote to accept it.

• Presentation from LeftField regarding the School District Priority One Project to date
• Monthly status and financial report for March 2026 submitted by LeftField
• Possible motion to accept the report and submit it to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and Board of School Committee