ZBA approves variance for proposed 42-unit building on South Willow Street
A new housing development just minutes away from I-293 and South Manchester’s commercial district passed a major hurdle on Thursday night.
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Aldermen approve grant funding to pursue vertiport
The Queen City could have one of the first vertiports in the country if efforts recommended by the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s Committee on Community Improvement are successful.
Kitchens presents positive Q3 report for MHT
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) appears to have weathered the storm of the COVID-19 pandemic, but is not quite out of the woods yet.
Thirsty Moose gets tentative okay for Merrimack Street seating
On Monday night, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) Committee on Public Safety, Health and Traffic recommended a proposal that would allow six picnic tables next to the Thirsty Moose, replacing parking spots on Merrimack Street.
Aldermen set to discuss Elm Street outdoor seating return
If approved at Tuesday’s BMA meeting, parking spaces along Elm Street between Merrimack Street and Bridge Street would be blocked off with jersey barriers to allow outdoor dining for any restaurants seeking to provide more socially distanced dining options for their customers.
Former proposed temporary homeless shelter site will not be rooming house
On Thursday night, the Manchester Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) proved to be a brick wall for developer Ben Gamache, as he withdrew his request for a variance to transform 77 Pearl St. from a set of medical and business offices into a quasi-residential building.
Convenient MD COVID-19 testing site causes concerns
A Convenient MD COVID-19 testing site on Gold Street has been issued a cease-and-desist order after traffic issues arising in the area.
Zoning Board delays decision on neighborhood dogcare business
The fate of a home-based dog daycare remains in limbo after the Manchester Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) tabled a requested variance from several sections of the city’s zoning ordinances on Thursday.
Boston’s largest homeless shelter leases hotel as bridge to permanent housing for 180 clients
Pine Street Inn will provide specially-trained housing placement teams to work develop housing plans and achieve permanent housing placement for all residents within 12 months.
Aldermen approve use of parking spots for seating at Elm Street restaurants
After the weekend of July 18 and 19, Elm Street is going to look a little different, at least for a few months.
Craig joins Manchester Chamber of Commerce for COVID update
Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig gave her State of the City address just a few months ago, in what feels like a different world. On Thursday, the Manchester Chamber of Commerce offered her an opportunity to give another update on Manchester’s situation in the era of COVID-19.
Aldermen discuss extension of bus line
On Tuesday, the Manchester Board of Aldermen discussed extending the Manchester Transit Authority’s (MTA) Bus Route 11 further into Hooksett as a way to help provide jobs to Manchester’s homeless population.