{ "city": "Manchester", "state": "New Hampshire", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/manchesternh/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-07", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": "Committee will vote on contracts for utility billing and purchasing card services.", "summary": "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. 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After the hearing, members will view the affected areas and vote on the petitions.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5080,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": "Board to vote on over $45M in bonds for FY2027 capital projects", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5142,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": "Finance committee to vote on $20.8M highway bond and other CIP amendments", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5135,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-09-01", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-10-06", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-10-20", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-11-17", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-12-01", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-12-15", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": "Water Works seeks conservation easement on 70 acres along Lake Shore and Candia Roads", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5120,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": "Committee to vote on $30M wastewater pump station upgrade and other CIP funding", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5130,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": "Health Department presents overview of Manchester's youth-serving ecosystem", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5123,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": "Committee considers street closures and traffic changes for festival and school area", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5110,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-30", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": "Police union contracts and two nominations on Manchester agenda", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5077,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-12", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": "Board to approve voter checklist updates for June 3–12, 2026", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5038,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": "Board considers $195M+ FY27 budget, school district $235M", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5042,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": "LeftField presents status report on School District Priority One Project", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5047,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5055,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "General", "headline": "Board approves voter checklist changes and 30‑day notice letters", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4992,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": "FY2027 budget votes, school funds, welfare reserve on agenda", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5034,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": "Committee to consider raising Art Commission spending limit and changing sick leave rules", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5005,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5051,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": "Committee to vote on adding, eliminating, and reclassifying city staff positions", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5002,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5054,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": "Committee to consider parking fee increase and new meter contract", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5008,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5053,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": "Committee to consider $350,000 reduction for InvestNH per-unit grant", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4999,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5050,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": "Committee hears auditor on cost savings; no action needed", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5029,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5049,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": "Finance Committee to vote on $943,894 public health preparedness allocation", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4975,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5039,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": "Board to consider FY2027 budget appropriations over $500M", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4990,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5040,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": "Hearing requested on denied peddler license application", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4981,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5019,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": "Committee to consider two land purchase requests, including new bid for 281 Bodwell Road", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4972,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5020,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": "Committee considers creating welfare reserve account to offset deficits", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4978,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5022,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": "Committee to review Priority One school project presentation", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4968,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4987,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": "Board to consider $248.5M bond for environmental projects and FY2027 budget", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4958,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4994,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": "Committee to vote on $943,894 public health preparedness funding and other CIP items", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4947,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4966,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": "Stop sign and handicap parking zone proposals before committee", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4945,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4963,plainText=false)", "source": "https://manchesternh.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Board of Mayor and Aldermen", "headline": "Sick leave ordinance revision and department staffing changes on agenda", "summary": "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. 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