September 2026

• Committee on Human Resources/Insurance

  Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved creation and addition of one (1) full-time Payroll Administrator II position, grade 117, to the Human Resources Director's department's complement.
  • Voted to expedite the Payroll Administrator II item to the full Board.
  • Approved modifying one (1) Benefits Manager position from grade 118 to grade 119 and updating its class specification.
  • Voted to expedite the Benefits Manager item to the full Board.
  • Approved creating two (2) Accountant II positions, grade 113, and eliminating two (2) Accountant I positions, grade 108, in the Aviation department.
  3 more decisions

  • Voted to expedite the Aviation department complement item to the full Board.
  • Approved adding two full-time Parking Control Officer positions to the Parking Division complement.
  • Voted to expedite the Parking Control Officer item to the full Board.

• Committee on Administration/Information Systems

  Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved the Motorola System Upgrade contract for the Manchester Radio Communication System, to be sent to the BMA (motion by Alderman Fajardo, seconded by Alderman Kantor).
  • Approved the amended bylaws for the Manchester Development Corporation (motion by Alderman Kaw-uh, seconded by Alderman Kantor).
  • Voted to expedite the committee's report to the full Board (motion by Alderman Kaw-uh, seconded by Alderman Bonilla).

• Committee on Public Safety, Health & Traffic

  Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Voted to approve the Traffic Division's agenda of parking, meter, and handicap zone changes on Elm Street and Chestnut Street.
  • Voted to expedite the committee's report to the full Board.
  • Voted that the Ordinance Amendment related to PFAS chemicals ought to pass and be referred to the Committee on Bills on Second Reading for technical review.

• Committee on Community Improvement

  Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved $106,395.33 for CIP 211723 Opioid Litigation Settlement Trust.
  • Approved amending resolutions authorizing $120,000 for CIP 212322 ARPA - Community Health Worker Program, FY2025 CIP 611125 Hope for New Hampshire Recovery: Hope Connections, and FY2027 CIP C160060227 Aged and Infirmed Shelter Project; $50,000 for FY2027 CIP C160060327 1269 Café Operations; $45,000 for FY2027 CIP C300040627 Manchester Fire Department Squad 1; and $66,500 for FY2027 CIP C330040427 Community Response Unit (CRU).
  • Approved $110,592.72 for CIP C160060227 Aged and Infirmed Shelter Project.
  • Approved $68,900 for CIP 611423 ARPA - Homelessness Response & Emergency Shelter Operations.
  • Approved $1,100 for CIP 712622 ARPA - Revenue Replacement - Roads & Sidewalks.
  18 more decisions

  • Approved $25,000 for the City's Special Event Reserve Account.
  • Approved $72,621.43 for CIP C650050326 Wolfe Park Recreation Complex.
  • Approved $27,690 for CIP 711324 Municipal Deferred Maintenance.
  • Approved $77,943 for CIP C200060327 Dilapidated Building Demolition.
  • Approved $850,000 for CIP C210070227 JFK Coliseum Chiller Plant.
  • Approved $200,000 for CIP C210070926 FY26 Deferred Maintenance - Municipal.
  • Approved $25,000 for CIP C300040527 FY25 Hazmat Equipment/Training.
  • Approved $13,000 for CIP C300040726 Seabrook Station.
  • Approved $206,998 for CIP C330040327 2025 JAG for City of Manchester, Nashua and Hillsborough County.
  • Approved $100,000 for CIP C410020127 School Based Dental Program - Medicaid.
  • Approved $45,000 for CIP C410020227 Oral Health Program.
  • Approved the expenditure report of the City's ARPA funds through June 30, 2026.
  • Approved extending the deadline for CIP C300040327 FY25 Hazmat Grant to August 31, 2028.
  • Approved transferring funds from the Salaries and Wages line-item to the Other line-item within CIP 411025 ARPA - MPD Bonuses/Hiring (10 Officers).
  • Approved authorization to apply for funding from the BJA FY2025/2026 Project Safe Neighborhoods Formula Grant Program.
  • Approved authorization to apply for funding under Category 1 of the FY 2026 COPS SAFER Outcomes: Enhancing Crisis Response Training for Law Enforcement Program.
  • Approved authorization to apply for funding under Category 1 of the FY 2026 Grants to Improve the Criminal Justice Response to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program.
  • Approved authorizing department heads to apply directly for grants that do not have any City-match requirements without prior approval from the Board.

• Committee on Lands and Buildings

  Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved a community mural for the existing press box at Cullerot Park.
  • Voted to expedite the committee's report on the mural to the full Board.
  • Approved execution of a Declaration of Covenants and Conservation Restrictions with the NH Department of Environmental Services to protect a stream on the City's Bridge Street Extension facility.
  • Approved a Revocable License Agreement with the Derryfield School relating to use of City land near River Road and Bicentennial Drive.

August 2026

• Committee on Joint School Buildings

  Tuesday, August 11, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Voted to accept LeftField's monthly status and financial report for the period ending July 2026 and submit it to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and Board of School Committee for informational purposes.

• Committee on Finance

  Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Voted that the Resolutions (amending the FY2027, FY2026, FY2022/FY2027, and FY2023 Community Improvement Programs) ought to pass and be Enrolled.
  • Voted that the Budget Authorizations be approved subject to final adoption of related Resolutions.
  • Voted that the Bond Resolution authorizing $27,000 for the 2026 CIP C330040426 Women's Locker Room Expansion ought to pass and layover.

• Board of Mayor and Aldermen

  Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Voted to take all public comments under advisement and receive and file any written documentation presented.
  • Voted 10-4 to reverse the Lands and Buildings Committee recommendation, deciding to collect (not waive) Water Works building permit fees and place them in a new dedicated account for future Lincoln Street facility moves and uses.
  • Accepted with regret the resignation of Donald Waldron from the Conservation Commission.
  • Confirmed the listed Board of Health, Conservation Commission, Heritage Commission, Planning Board, and Safety Review Board appointments, with Alderman Kantor recorded in opposition.
  • Approved commencing proceedings to demolish and remove hazardous buildings at 44 Vinton Street.
  14 more decisions

  • Approved subordination of the City's lien on the property at 31 Central Street.
  • Approved and referred to the Committee on Finance a $27,000 bond resolution for the Women's Locker Room Expansion (CIP C330040426).
  • Accepted the Committee on Community Improvement's report and approved decreasing FY2023 CIP 211723 Opioid Litigation Settlement Trust funds by $70,000.
  • Approved the Planning and Community Development Director's request to apply for Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program funding.
  • Approved the Heritage Commission's request to apply for state funding to place Central High School on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • Enrolled four Community Improvement Program resolutions (Hazardous Materials Grant $33,000; Oral Health Program $23,605.99; Canal St Multi-Modal Trail $1,100,000; Opioid Trust reduction $70,000).
  • Approved the $27,000 Women's Locker Room Expansion bond resolution to pass and layover.
  • Approved converting one part-time Customer Service Representative III position in the Assessors' Office to full-time.
  • Approved integrating the Parking Division into the Police Department's organizational structure.
  • Approved adding two Municipal Revenue Clerk positions to the Tax Collector's department complement.
  • Approved adding one Legal Assistant II position to the Solicitor's department complement.
  • Enrolled the balance of FY2027 bond resolutions covering buses, technology, deferred maintenance, roadway, sewer, and other capital projects, after tabling the $20,800,000 Raise-City Funds (DPW-Highway) bond resolution.
  • Ordained the ordinance amending Sections 33.024, 33.025, and 33.026 of the Code of Ordinances regarding the Assistant Water Works Director.
  • Voted 11-2, with one abstention, to support the Manchester Police Department's existing cooperation arrangement with federal law enforcement agencies rather than pursue formal ICE deputization.
  2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the consent agenda, including BMA minutes, a $275 donation to the Bob Powers Food Pantry, 50/50 sidewalk petitions, and committee recommendations (items 3-16, 18-24).
  • Voted 8-6 to table the Tax Collector's request to adjust office hours to 8:00AM-4:30PM, Monday through Friday.

• Committee on Human Resources/Insurance

  Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved the addition of one (1) Legal Assistant II position, grade 107, requested by Emily Rice, Solicitor.
  • Approved converting one (1) Customer Service Representative III position, grade 108, from part-time to full-time status, requested by Charles Kurfehs, Assessor.
  • Approved integrating the Parking Division into the organizational structure of the Police Department, as requested by Ken Loui, Assistant Chief of Police.
  • Voted that the Ordinance Amendment placing the Parking Division within the Manchester Police Department ought to pass and referred it to the Committee on Bills on Second Reading for technical review.
  • Approved the Tax Collector's request for the addition of two (2) Municipal Revenue Clerk positions, grade 108.
  1 more decision

  • Approved the Tax Collector's request to adjust the department's office hours to 8:00AM to 4:30PM, Monday through Friday, with Alderman Vincent recorded in opposition.

• Committee on Bills on Second Reading

  Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Voted that the Ordinance Amendment to Section 70.78 Basic Penalty ought to pass and be referred to the Committee on Accounts, Enrollment & Revenue Administration.
  • The Ordinance Amendment to Section 33.081 Sick Leave (D) remained on the table.

• Committee on Public Safety, Health & Traffic

  Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved no parking anytime on Pearl Street, south side, from a point 80 feet west of Walnut Street to Union Street east back.
  • Approved no parking anytime on Wilson Street, west side, from Laurel Street to a point 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).

• Committee on Community Improvement

  Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved and referred to the Committee on Finance an amending resolution reducing funds by $70,000 for CIP 211723 Opioid Litigation Settlement Trust.
  • Approved an amending resolution accepting and expending $2,470,500 for CIP 713524 North River Road/Bicentennial Drive Roundabout (CMAQ).
  • Approved an amending resolution accepting and expending $101,734.90 for CIP C330040127 FY27 Highway Safety Grant Program.
  • Approved an amending resolution accepting and expending $150,000 for CIP C330040227 Adverse Childhood Experience Response Team (ACERT).
  • Approved an amending resolution accepting and expending $14,000 for CIP C410021626 School Based Dental Program - Medicaid.
  14 more decisions

  • Approved the request to consolidate four loans using the terms proposed by the City, contingent upon the State's award of FIT's requested LITCH funding.
  • Received and filed the request for additional funding from the City in the amount of $2.5 million to assist with FIT's recapitalization project.
  • Approved and referred to the Committee on Finance the request to apply for funding from the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program.
  • Approved and referred to the Committee on Finance the request to apply for funding from the State of New Hampshire to place Central High School on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • Approved the request to apply for HSGP Hazmat funds in the amount of $25,000.
  • Approved the request to apply for HSEM grant funding in the amount of $277,000.
  • Approved the request for closure of CIP 711425 Household Hazardous Waste Collection.
  • Approved the request to extend the deadline for CIP 210623 Public Health Preparedness until December 31, 2027.
  • Approved the request to extend the deadline for CIP C330041426 FY25 ILO Program until August 31, 2028.
  • Approved the request to extend the deadline for CIP C330041626 FY25 HSGP SWAT/SOU Equipment until August 31, 2028.
  • Approved the request to apply for 24 clip-on thermal imagers on behalf of the twelve New Hampshire SWAT Teams through the FY26 Homeland Security Grant Program.
  • Approved the request to apply for funding through the FY26 Homeland Security Grant Program - Information & Analysis Center Intelligence Liaison Officer Program.
  • Approved the request to apply for funding through the FY26 Homeland Security Grant Program - New Hampshire Tactical Officer Association.
  • Approved and referred to the Committee on Finance the resolution authorizing bonds, notes or lease purchases of $27,000 for the 2026 CIP C330040426 Women's Locker Room Expansion.

• Committee on Accounts, Enrollment & Revenue Administration

  Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Voted to accept the report on the City's Revolving Loan Fund.
  • Voted to accept the Finance Department reports on Accounts Receivable over 90 days, Aging Report, and Outstanding Receivables.
  • Voted to accept the City's Monthly Financial Reports (unaudited) for the first eleven months of FY26.
  • Voted that the Ordinance Amendment to §32.029 Funding and Resource Management, increasing Art Commission spending authorization without board approval to $1,000 per project, ought to pass and be Enrolled.

July 2026

• Committee on Finance

  Tuesday, July 7, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Voted that the Resolutions ought to pass and be Enrolled.
  • Voted that the Bond Resolutions ought to pass and layover.
  • Voted that the Budget Authorizations be approved subject to final adoption of the related Resolutions.

• Board of Mayor and Aldermen

  Tuesday, July 7, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Voted to take all public comments under advisement and receive and file written documentation.
  • Voted to receive and file the Standard & Poor's rating report communication on the Manchester Sewer Revenue Bond.
  • Accepted with regret the resignation of Kaleigh Shaughnessy from the Heritage Commission.
  • Confirmed Jacqueline Botchman to the Central Business Service District Board.
  • Confirmed Jamie Corwin as Director of Human Resources.
  20 more decisions

  • Confirmed Charles Kurfehs as Chair of the Board of Assessors.
  • Ratified tentative agreements with the Manchester Police Patrolman's Association and Manchester Association of Police Supervisors, with Alderman Sapienza opposed.
  • Approved the Fire Chief's request to apply for GO-NORTH funding for a Mobile Integrated Health Care model.
  • Approved and referred to the Committee on Finance several Environmental Protection Division amending resolutions and budget authorizations totaling over $45 million.
  • Approved and referred to the Committee on Finance an $81,000 amending resolution for the Weston Tower Site Radio System Upgrade/Repairs.
  • Voted to accept the Committee on Finance's report and adopt resolutions to pass and be Enrolled for numerous FY CIP amendments.
  • Voted that bond resolutions covering numerous 2027 CIP projects ought to pass and layover.
  • Approved naming the tennis courts at Livingston Park after coach Mark Telge.
  • Approved a Memorandum of Understanding for a conservation easement on about 70 acres along Lake Shore and Candia Roads.
  • Approved disposal of tax-deeded property at 311 Spruce Street through public auction.
  • Approved amending the Stark Brewing agreement for Arms Lot to prohibit subleasing and restrict use during permitted special events, with Alderman Kantor opposed.
  • Approved deeming the Pearl Street and Hartnett Lots surplus city property, with Alderman O'Neil abstaining and Alderman Kantor opposed.
  • Approved an agreement with 32 Jane Street LLC allowing continued encroachment of a retaining wall into the South Street right-of-way.
  • Approved the Submerchant Agreement with NIC Services, LLC for utility billing payments.
  • Approved renewal of the city's purchasing card contract with Bank of America.
  • Approved adding an Attorney I and a Legal Assistant I position to the City Solicitor's department complement.
  • Approved adding a Purchasing Manager position to the Finance Officer's department complement and ordained the related ordinance amendment.
  • Voted that the batch of FY Community Improvement Program resolutions ought to pass and be Enrolled.
  • Removed the tabled RAISE grant TIF item from the table for discussion.
  • Approved a reduced $11.6 million TIF district for the southern millyard RAISE project and directed DPW to negotiate with the Office of the Secretary of Transportation to modify the project scope, passing 9-4 by roll call.
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the consent agenda including BMA minutes, sidewalk petitions, committee reports, and traffic regulations.

• Committee on Human Resources/Insurance

  Tuesday, July 7, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved adding one Attorney I position (grade 123) and one Legal Assistant I position (grade 107) and voted to expedite the report to the full Board.
  • Approved adding one Assistant Water Works Director position (grade 130).
  • Voted to remove the Purchasing Manager item from the table.
  • Approved adding one Purchasing Manager position (grade 124); motion carried with Aldermen Sapienza and O'Neil recorded in opposition.
  • Voted to expedite the committee's report on the Purchasing Manager position to the full Board.

• Committee on Accounts, Enrollment & Revenue Administration

  Tuesday, July 7, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Voted unanimously to approve and expedite the committee's report on the Submerchant Agreement with NIC Services, LLC to the full Board.
  • Voted to approve and expedite the committee's report on the renewal of the City's purchasing card contract with Bank of America to the full Board.

• Committee on Lands and Buildings

  Monday, July 6, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved naming the tennis courts at Livingston Park after Mark Telge.
  • Approved the Water Works Director's request for a Memorandum of Understanding to execute a Declaration of Conservation Easement Deed on approximately 70 acres along Lake Shore and Candia Roads.
  • Approved waiving building permit fees for the Water Works administration and garage facility on Lake Shore Road in exchange for transfer of the 281 Lincoln Street building, garage, and parking area; motion carried.
  • Approved deeming the Pearl Street and Hartnett Lots surplus city property; motion carried.
  • Approved the Aranco Oil Company revocable license agreement for landscaping and flags near 1265 South Willow Street, with a long-term care provision added.
  6 more decisions

  • Approved the New Hampshire Group, LLC revocable license agreement for a pylon sign and landscaping/grading near 1279 South Willow Street.
  • Approved the agreement allowing continued encroachment of a concrete retaining wall into the South Street right of way for 32 Jane Street LLC.
  • Voted to receive and file the inquiry from Bryan Syrene about purchasing city-owned lot 866-23 on Broadhead Avenue; motion carried.
  • Approved the Tax Collector's request to dispose of the tax-deeded property at 311 Spruce Street through public auction, using the minimum required bid set by the Board of Assessors; motion carried.
  • Approved amending the Stark Mill Brewery agreement to prohibit subleasing of the Arms Park Lot space and to bar Stark Brewing from using the space during a permitted special event in Arms Park; motion carried.
  • The item on purchasing land at 784 Corning Road via private sale remained tabled.

• Committee on Community Improvement

  Monday, July 6, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved the Environmental Protection Division's amended resolutions and budget authorizations covering nine CIP items, including $9,700,000 for CIP 710225 WWTP Emergency Power Upgrade and $30,000,000 for CIP C270070627 WWTP Pump Station Upgrade Construction.
  • Voted to expedite the committee's report on item 1 to the full Board.
  • Approved the $33,000 budget authorization for CIP C300040327 Hazardous Materials Grant.
  • Approved the $81,000 budget authorization for CIP C300040427 Weston Tower Site Radio System Upgrade/Repairs.
  • Voted to expedite the committee's report on item 3 to the full Board.
  9 more decisions

  • Approved the $23,605.99 budget authorization for CIP C410021726 Oral Health Program.
  • Approved the $1,100,000 budget authorization for CIP C500070427 Canal St Multi-Modal Trail (TAP 4).
  • Approved permission for the Fire Chief to apply for the FY25 Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of $337,399.
  • Approved permission for the Fire Chief to apply for GO-NORTH funding for a Mobile Integrated Health Care model.
  • Voted to expedite the committee's report on item 7 to the full Board.
  • Approved the extension of CIP 811025 Independent City Auditor to September 1, 2026.
  • Approved the extension of CIP C200060326 Dilapidated Building Demolition to June 30, 2027.
  • Voted to receive and file the Safari Youth Club's request for $5,000 reimbursement for a community event.
  • Approved the extension of CIP 810625 Munis ERP Financial System to June 30, 2034.

• Committee on Public Safety, Health & Traffic

  Monday, July 6, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved the closure of Kenney Street at Hanover Street and Amherst Street at Hilton Street for the GLENDI festival.
  • Voted to receive and file the petition for reduction of on-street parking on Pine Street by one space.
  • Approved the SMMA-requested traffic changes near Beech Street Elementary School, including the one-way designation on Green Street, new no-parking zones, and rescinding the existing no-parking rule (ORD 2646) and stop sign (ORD 0811).

June 2026

• Board of Mayor and Aldermen

  Tuesday, June 30, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Nomination of Charles Kurfehs as Chair of the Board of Assessors laid over until the next meeting of the Board, per Rule 23.
  • Nomination of Jaime Corwin as Director of Human Resources laid over until the next meeting of the Board, per Rule 23.
  • Voted to suspend the rules to allow the tentative agreements to be presented during the special meeting.
  • Voted to ratify the tentative agreements with the Manchester Police Patrolman's Association and the Manchester Association of Police Supervisors, with the agreements to layover until the Board's next regular meeting; motion carried, with Alderman Sapienza recorded in opposition.

• Board of Mayor and Aldermen

  Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Rejected the Sapienza-Kantor budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2027 on a roll call vote, 3-11.
  • Rejected the Terrio budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2027 on a roll call vote, 3-11.
  • Approved allocating $656,333 to the Severance Reserve Account and $1,312,667 to reduce the FY27 tax rate from the FY26 fund balance, 13-1.
  • Approved overriding City Charter Section 6.15(c) to use approximately $11,980,772 in additional revenue for the aldermen's FY27 budget, 11-3.
  • Approved transferring up to $300,000 from the Health Services Reserve Account and $70,000 from the Opioid Abatement Account to offset Health Department budget reductions, 10-4.
  4 more decisions

  • Approved amending the general fund resolution to a new total of $203,407,657 and enrolling it, 11-3.
  • Approved amending the FY27 CIP table to add paving funding and reallocate unused ARPA funding, with Alderman Sapienza recorded in opposition.
  • Approved amending the Manchester School District appropriation to a new total of $238,492,749 and enrolling it, 10-4.
  • Approved the remaining budget resolutions, including funding for the Parking Fund, Environmental Protection Division, Airport Authority, Transit Authority, Civic Center Fund obligations, School Food and Nutrition Services, and Central Business Service District, and its continuation, with Aldermen Kantor and Sapienza recorded in opposition.

• Committee on Joint School Buildings

  Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Voted to accept the May 2026 monthly status and financial report from LeftField and submit it to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and Board of School Committee for informational purposes.

• Committee on Bills on Second Reading

  Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Voted that the ordinance amendment to §32.029 (Art Commission spending authorization to $1,000 per project) ought to pass and be referred to the Committee on Accounts, Enrollment & Revenue Administration.
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Voted to table the ordinance amendment to Section 33.081 Sick Leave (D).

• Committee on Human Resources/Insurance

  Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved Water Works Director Phil Croasdale's request to add one full-time Custodian, add one full-time Accountant I, and eliminate one Accounting Technician II once an Accountant I promotion is granted.
  • Voted to expedite the committee's report on the Water Works complement changes.
  • Approved Deputy Public Works Director Owen Friend-Gray's request to add one full-time Payroll Coordinator and eliminate one Customer Service Representative III once the promotion is granted.
  • Approved Police Chief Peter Marr's request to reclassify two filled Accounting Technician I positions to Accountant I and Customer Service Representative III.
  • Voted to expedite the committee's report on the Police Department complement changes.
  1 more decision

  • The Purchasing Manager position request, tabled on April 7, 2026, remained on the table.

• Committee on Public Safety, Health & Traffic

  Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved the handicap parking tow zone change and rescission on Stark St (ORD6767) on motion of Alderman Barry, seconded by Alderman Bonilla.
  • Approved the agreement with MacKay Meters for on-street parking meters on motion of Alderman Goonan, seconded by Alderman Dexter.
  • Voted that the Ordinance Amendment increasing parking fees and other citations ought to pass and referred it to the Committee on Bills on Second Reading for technical review, on motion of Alderman Dexter, seconded by Alderman Bonilla.
  • Voted that the Ordinance Amendment changing the composition of the Lead Exposure Prevention Commission ought to pass and referred it to the Committee on Bills on Second Reading for technical review, on motion of Alderman Barry, seconded by Alderman Bonilla.
  • Voted to expedite the committee's report on motion of Alderman Barry, seconded by Alderman Bonilla.

• Committee on Community Improvement

  Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved amending resolution and budget authorization reducing funds by $350,000 for CIP 611623 InvestNH Municipal Per-Unit Grant and extending the project through December 31, 2026.
  • Approved amending resolution and budget authorizations transferring and expending $119,832.25 for CIP 711323 Amoskeag EB & Canal Ramp Design and Construction.
  • Approved amending resolution and budget authorization accepting and expending $25,000 for CIP C300040626 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).
  • Approved amending resolution and budget authorization accepting and expending $13,500 for CIP C300040726 Seabrook Station.
  • Approved amending resolution and budget authorizations transferring and expending $232,924.16 for CIP C500071126 Pearl Street Parking Garage.
  8 more decisions

  • Approved request to accept up to $20,445 in grant funding from the NH Department of Environmental Services and Waste Management Division for two household Hazardous Waste Collection Events.
  • Approved request to apply for up to $10,000 in grant funding from the New Hampshire State Library Conservation Plate Grant Program.
  • Approved request to apply for grant funding from the BJA FY25 De-escalation and Crisis Response Training Program.
  • Approved request for extensions for various CIP projects submitted by Jeff Belanger, Planning and Community Development Director.
  • Approved request for extensions for various CIP projects submitted by Caleb Dobbins, Highway Chief Engineer.
  • Approved extension to CIP 810525 Welfare General Assistance Rentals to June 30, 2027.
  • Approved revision to the project description for CIP 511123 Stevens Park - Cal Ripken Baseball.
  • Approved the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expenditure report through March 31, 2026.

• Committee on Accounts, Enrollment & Revenue Administration

  Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Voted to encourage all city departments to utilize Absolute Data Destruction per the recommendations of the Independent City Auditor.
  • Voted to encourage all city departments to utilize WB Mason preferred pricing for common purchases such as paper, pens, and other office supplies, per the recommendations of the Independent City Auditor.

May 2026

• Committee on Finance

  Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Voted that the Resolutions ought to pass and be Enrolled.
  • Voted that the Budget Authorizations be approved subject to final adoption of related Resolutions.

• Board of Mayor and Aldermen

  Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Voted to take all public comments under advisement and to receive and file written documentation submitted.
  • Approved the consent agenda, including sidewalk petitions, CIP extensions and closeouts, police funding requests, road discontinuance referrals, traffic regulation changes, and related items.
  • Approved acceptance and expenditure of $943,894 for CIP C410022126 Public Health Preparedness after removing it from the consent agenda for discussion.
  • Accepted with regret the resignation of Craig Brown as a regular member of the Water Commission.
  • Confirmed Mark Mulcahy, Keri Papalardo Tuomi, and Steve Connors as members of the Fire Commission.
  7 more decisions

  • Approved the agreement with the International Institute of New England for translation services.
  • Adopted the Committee on Finance's recommendation that four resolutions (ARPA Healthy Food Access $22,800; School Based Dental Program $20,000; Public Health Preparedness $943,894; Parks Deferred Maintenance $32,000) ought to pass and be enrolled.
  • Adopted the Committee on Lands and Buildings' recommendation approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Janesville Neighbors Community Group and acceptance of four planters.
  • Voted that the four Community Improvement Program resolutions ought to pass and be Enrolled.
  • Voted that three ordinances amending Sections 33.024, 33.025, and 33.026 (Power and Process Controls Electrician, Power and Process Controls Manager, Process Control Specialist) ought to pass and be Ordained.
  • Voted to remove the FY2027 budget resolutions from the table, with Aldermen Kantor and Sapienza opposed.
  • Failed by roll call vote 9-5 a motion to allocate one-third of the FY2026 surplus to the severance reserve and two-thirds to reduce the FY2027 tax rate.
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Tabled the FY2027 budget resolutions, including a proposed motion to override the tax cap by about $14,000,000, with Alderman Terrio recorded in opposition.

• Committee on Administration/Information Systems

  Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Upheld the decision of the Office of the City Clerk to deny a peddler license to Real Rights Enterprise LLC.

• Committee on Lands and Buildings

  Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Voted to receive and file the request from the owner of 281 Bodwell Road to purchase 2.09 acres at Lot 885-1, and further that the property not be deemed surplus at this time.
  • The request from Attorney Andrew Sullivan on behalf of 784 Corning Road LLC to purchase land at 784 Corning Road remained tabled.
  • Voted to approve the memorandum of understanding with the Janesville Neighbors Community Group for the gift of planters near Central High School.
  • Voted unanimously by all members present to expedite the committee's report on the planters memorandum of understanding to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

• Committee on Accounts, Enrollment & Revenue Administration

  Tuesday, May 19, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved the update on the City's Revolving Loan Fund (motion by Alderman Goonan, seconded by Alderman Terrio).
  • Approved the Finance Department reports submitted by Kim LeBlanc, including Accounts Receivable over 90 days, Aging Report, and Outstanding Receivables (motion by Alderman Burkush, seconded by Alderman Goonan).
  • Approved the City's Monthly Financial Reports (unaudited) for the first ten months of FY26 (motion by Alderman Burkush, seconded by Alderman Terrio).
  • Voted that the Ordinance Amendment creating §35.0353 Welfare Reserve Account ought to pass and be Enrolled (motion by Alderman Goonan, seconded by Alderman Terrio).

• Committee on Joint School Buildings

  Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Voted to accept the April 2026 monthly status and financial report from LeftField and submit it to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and Board of School Committee for informational purposes.

• Board of Mayor and Aldermen

  Tuesday, May 5, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Voted to take all public comments under advisement and to receive and file any written documentation presented.
  • Voted to accept the Joint School Buildings Committee report on the Manchester School District Priority I status and financial report for March 2026 and adopt its recommendation.
  • Confirmed Elyza Agosta to succeed herself as a regular member of the Manchester Transit Authority, term to expire May 1, 2031.
  • Voted to accept with regret the resignation of Human Resources Director Victoria Prestejohn effective May 15, 2026.
  • Accepted the Committee on Community Improvement report and adopted its recommendation approving $15,000 for CIP 212122 ARPA – Healthy Food Access Strategic Plan & Implementation, referred to the Committee on Finance.
  3 more decisions

  • Voted that the Bond Resolutions, including $17,500,000 in General Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds and $248,475,000 in bonds/notes for Environmental Protection Division capital improvement projects, ought to pass and be Enrolled.
  • On a roll call vote of 2 yea (Kantor, Sapienza) to 11 nay, failed a motion to pass and enroll the resolution appropriating $234,981,749 to the Manchester School District for Fiscal Year 2027.
  • On a roll call vote (5 yea, 7 nay, 1 abstention by O'Neil), failed a motion to refer the Hanover Street parking discussion to the Committee on Public Safety, Health and Traffic.
  3 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the Consent Agenda, including BMA minutes, pole petitions, sidewalk petitions, Green Streets Canopy Program requests, Finance Department reports, Revolving Loan Fund update, Monthly Financial Report, Arts Commission bylaws, an Art Commission ordinance amendment referral, and the Stark Brewing outdoor dining agreement.
  • Voted unanimously to table the request to establish a tax increment financing (TIF) district for the RAISE grant infrastructure project.
  • Voted to table the Budget Resolutions for Fiscal Year 2027.

• Committee on Community Improvement

  Tuesday, May 5, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved acceptance and expenditure of $20,000 for CIP C410021626 School Based Dental Program - Medicaid.
  • Approved acceptance and expenditure of $943,894 for CIP C410022126 Public Health Preparedness.
  • Approved acceptance and expenditure of $32,000 for CIP C650050126 Parks Deferred Maintenance.
  • Approved extension of CIP 712424 Carpenter Library Interior Abatement & Painting to June 30, 2027.
  • Approved extension of CIP 810425 Facade Improvement Program to June 30, 2027.
  8 more decisions

  • Approved extensions for various CIP projects requested by the Public Health Director.
  • Approved extensions and closeouts for various CIP projects requested by the Chief Engineer.
  • Approved permission to apply for Bureau of Justice Assistance FY26 Public Safety and Mental Health Initiative Program funding.
  • Approved transfer of $45,000 from Salaries and Wages to Other category for CIP 411025 ARPA - MPD Bonuses/Hiring.
  • Approved extension of CIP 411624 Smart Policing Initiative to September 30, 2027.
  • Approved and expedited the transfer and expenditure of $22,800 for CIP 212122 ARPA - Healthy Food Access Strategic Plan & Implementation, sending the report to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen the same evening.
  • Voted to remove item 13 (Organization for Refugee and Immigrant Services lease reduction request) from the table.
  • Voted to receive and file the request to reduce the Organization for Refugee and Immigrant Services lease at 434 Lake Avenue from $2,023.50 to $1,423.50 per month from January to June 2026.
  2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Referred the petition to discontinue the Caron Street turn-around to a road hearing to be scheduled by the City Clerk.
  • Referred the petition to discontinue a portion of North Church Street to a road hearing to be scheduled by the City Clerk, subject to terms being agreed upon between the petitioner and the Department of Public Works.

• Committee on Public Safety, Health & Traffic

  Tuesday, May 5, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved the STOP sign on Overland Street at Bellevue Street, NW Corner, and the HANDICAP PARKING ONLY zone on Cedar Street, on motion of Alderman Barry, seconded by Alderman Bonilla.

• Committee on Human Resources/Insurance

  Tuesday, May 5, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved the Fire Chief's request to reclassify two Administrative Assistant II positions to Administrative Assistant III, grade 106, and one Administrative II position to Customer Service Representative III, grade 108 (motion by Alderman O'Neil, seconded by Alderman Burkush).
  • Approved the Water Works Director's requested changes to the department's complement, including adding a Power and Process Controls Electrician position and updating class specifications (motion by Alderman O'Neil, seconded by Alderman Vincent).
  • Voted that the Ordinance Amendment to City Ordinance section 33.081 Sick Leave ought to pass and be referred to the Committee on Bills on Second Reading for technical review (motion by Alderman Burkush, seconded by Alderman Vincent).
  • The Purchasing Manager position request from Sharon Wickens, Finance Officer, remained tabled.

April 2026

• Committee on Finance

  Tuesday, April 21, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Voted that the Resolutions (amending FY2025 and FY2026 Community Improvement Programs) ought to pass and be Enrolled.
  • Voted that the Bond Resolutions (Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds and Various Capital Improvement Projects bonds) ought to pass and layover.
  • Voted that the Budget Resolutions (FY2027 Community Improvement Program and various appropriations) ought to pass and layover.
  • Voted that the Budget Authorizations be approved subject to final adoption of related Resolutions.

• Board of Mayor and Aldermen

  Tuesday, April 21, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Voted to take all public comments under advisement and to receive and file any written documentation.
  • Declined to suspend the rules to vote on the FY2027 budget that night, because Rule 21 cannot be suspended.
  • Approved $30,000 in CIP funding for the FY26 Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program, with Aldermen Kaw-uh and Terrio opposed.
  • Confirmed Patrick Duffy to the Board of Trustees of the Trust Funds and Michael Harrington to the Manchester Development Corporation.
  • Accepted with regret the retirement notice of Board of Assessors Chairman W. Michael Hurley, effective June 1, 2026.
  8 more decisions

  • Established polling hours of 6AM to 7PM for the upcoming State Primary and State General Elections.
  • Accepted the Finance Officer's report projecting a $953,000 FY2026 general fund operating surplus.
  • Voted that four Resolutions amending the FY2025/FY2026 Community Improvement Program (Cemetery Brook Tunnel $197,090,000; Hope for NH Recovery $11,846.91; Dilapidated Building Demolition $159,085; Domestic Cannabis Eradication $30,000) ought to pass and be enrolled.
  • Voted that two Bond Resolutions ($17,500,000 Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds and $248,475,000 in EPD capital project bonds) ought to pass and laid them over.
  • Voted that the FY2027 Budget Resolutions, including $234,981,749 for the Manchester School District and $195,337,885 in general appropriations, ought to pass and laid them over.
  • Approved the Committee on Lands and Buildings recommendation allowing Manchester Connects to install a revised mural design at the Canal Street and Pleasant Street crossing.
  • Voted again that the same four CIP amending Resolutions ought to pass and be enrolled.
  • Voted to seal the minutes of the non-public session.
  2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the consent agenda, including minutes, sidewalk petitions, a housing code amendment referral, a welfare reserve account ordinance referral, several CIP funding items, a language access plan, program extensions, a police grant application, highway CIP projects, a parking division staffing change, and a Harrison Street crosswalk.
  • Referred the FY2027 Resolutions, Bond Resolutions, and Budget Resolutions (agenda item 5) to the Committee on Finance.

• Committee on Administration/Information Systems

  Tuesday, April 21, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved the Arts Commission's bylaws as presented.

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Amended and passed a motion to recommend the Ordinance Amendment authorizing the Arts Commission to utilize up to $1,000 (increased from $500) from the Arts Fund without Board approval, referring it to the Committee on Bills on Second Reading for technical review; the motion carried unanimously.

• Committee on Lands and Buildings

  Tuesday, April 21, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved the revised mural design from Manchester Connects for the Canal Street and Pleasant Street crossing (motion by Alderman Kantor, seconded by Alderman Sapienza).
  • Voted to expedite the committee's report on the mural design to the Board that evening (motion by Alderman Bonilla, seconded by Alderman Kantor).
  • Approved Stark Brewing's amended agreement to use a portion of Arms Lot for outdoor dining from April 15 through October 15, 2026, at a cost of $1,260, in coordination with the Parking Division, for Monday–Friday 6PM to 11PM, Saturday 11AM to 11PM, Sunday 11AM to 9PM, and Friday, July 3 from 11AM to 11PM (motion by Alderman Bonilla, seconded by Alderman Sapienza).
  • The request from 784 Corning Road LLC to purchase land at 784 Corning Road via private sale remained on the table.

• Committee on Accounts, Enrollment & Revenue Administration

  Tuesday, April 21, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Voted to accept the report on the City's Revolving Loan Fund, on motion of Alderman Terrio, seconded by Alderman Goonan.
  • Voted to accept the Finance Department reports (Accounts Receivable over 90 days, Aging Report, Outstanding Receivables), on motion of Alderman Burkush, seconded by Alderman Vincent.
  • Voted to accept the City's Monthly Financial Reports (unaudited) for the first nine months of FY26, on motion of Alderman Terrio, seconded by Alderman Goonan.

• Board of Mayor and Aldermen

  Tuesday, April 14, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Voted to waive the reading of the proposed FY27 budget resolutions, on motion of Alderman Dexter, seconded by Alderman Goonan.

• Committee on Joint School Buildings

  Monday, April 13, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Voted to accept the March 2026 monthly status and financial report submitted by LeftField and submit it to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and Board of School Committee for informational purposes.

• Board of Mayor and Aldermen

  Tuesday, April 7, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Voted to take all public comments under advisement and receive and file written documentation presented.
  • Approved (subject to funding) sidewalk petitions for 37 Salmon Street, 39 Sears Drive, 97 Purchase Street, 249 Barrett Street, 371 Holly Avenue, 470 Belmont Street, 548 Blodget Street, and 718 Hevey Street.
  • Accepted the Revolving Loan Fund update, unanimous vote.
  • Accepted Finance Department reports on accounts receivable over 90 days, aging report, and outstanding receivables, unanimous vote.
  • Accepted the Monthly Financial Report (unaudited) for the first eight months of fiscal year 2026, unanimous vote.
  12 more decisions

  • Approved the air rights lease request from Central St 289 LLC for 139 Central Street, unanimous vote.
  • Approved Stark Brewing's request to use a portion of Arms Lot for outdoor dining from April 15 through October 15, 2026, at a cost of $1,260, unanimous vote.
  • Approved deeming the tax-deeded property at 311 Spruce Street surplus and disposing of it through public auction, unanimous vote.
  • Accepted the Manchester School District Priority I status and February 2026 financial report, unanimous vote except Alderman Thomas and School Committee Member Turner, who were absent.
  • Voted to accept with regret the resignation of Biram Saidybah from the Conservation Commission.
  • Nominations of Patrick Duffy (Board of Trustees of the Trust Funds) and Michael Harrington (Manchester Development Corporation) will layover until the next Board meeting under Rule 23.
  • Nomination of Christopher Goodnow as Central Fleet Management Director will layover under Rule 23, but the board voted to suspend the rules and confirm his nomination the same night.
  • Confirmed nominations to the Board of Recount, Highway Commission, Board of Registrars, Manchester Development Corporation, and Manchester Public Television Service as presented.
  • Accepted the Committee on Community Improvement's report and adopted its recommendation to approve and refer to the Committee on Finance a $248,475,000 budget authorization for CIP C270071826 Various Capital Improvement Projects (EPD).
  • Accepted the Committee on Community Improvement's report and adopted its recommendation to approve and refer to the Committee on Finance an $11,846.91 budget authorization for CIP C160060826 Hope for NH Recovery Wilson St Emergency Recovery Housing.
  • Voted to waive the reading of the two ordinances by titles only.
  • Voted that the ordinances amending Section 36.40 and Chapter 117 ought to pass and be Ordained.

  Committee recommendations to the City Council

  • Ordinance amendments to Section 36.40 (Community Revitalization Tax Incentive) and Chapter 117 (Food Service Establishments) ought to pass and be Enrolled, unanimous vote.
  • The $17,500,000 General Airport Revenue Refunding Bond resolution ought to pass and be referred to the Committee on Finance, unanimous vote.
  2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the consent agenda, including minutes from March 17th, March 25th, and March 26th meetings.
  • Alderman O'Neil withdrew his motion to reconsider the Hanover Street parking regulation changes; the March 17th approval stands with no further board action needed.

• Committee on Bills on Second Reading

  Tuesday, April 7, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Voted to receive and file the communication from Alderman Kaw-uh requesting a Housing Code amendment on windows in newly certified residential dwelling units.
  • Voted that the Ordinance Amendment creating §35.0353 Welfare Reserve Account ought to pass and referred it to the Committee on Accounts, Enrollment & Revenue Administration.

• Committee on Public Safety, Health & Traffic

  Tuesday, April 7, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved a crosswalk on Harrison Street, west of Ash Street.
  • Voted to receive and file the proposal regarding Ordinance 150.061 Sidewalks and Other Areas.

• Committee on Community Improvement

  Tuesday, April 7, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved items one and four: $197,090,000 increase for CIP 710425 Cemetery Brook Tunnel Construction and $248,475,000 sewer revenue bond resolution for CIP C270071826.
  • Approved item two: $11,846.91 for CIP C160060826 Hope for NH Recovery Wilson St Emergency Recovery Housing, including waiving interest after that day.
  • Approved item three: $159,000 transfer and expenditure for CIP C200060326 Dilapidated Building Demolition.
  • Approved item five: $30,000 for CIP C330041926 FY26 Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program DCE/SP, with Alderman Terrio recorded in opposition.
  • Approved item six: adoption of a Language Access Plan required by CDFA for disbursement of $500,000 in grant funds and authorized the Mayor to sign as Authorized Official.
  5 more decisions

  • Approved item seven: extension for CIP 611224 MHRA Landlord Incentive Program to December 31, 2026.
  • Approved item eight: extensions for CIP C200060126 Concentrated Code 1 and CIP C200060226 Concentrated Code 2 to August 31, 2026.
  • Approved item nine: extension for CIP C410021826 NH Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program - Sponsorship to April 28, 2026.
  • Approved item ten: authorization to apply for the FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, with the Manchester award amount revised from $161,818 to $156,818.
  • Approved item eleven: FY27 CIP Budget projects, including $6,700,000 for the FY27 Roadway Program, $1,000,000 for School Parking Lot Rehabilitation, and $200,000 for FY27 Parks Paving.

• Committee on Human Resources/Insurance

  Tuesday, April 7, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Voted to approve the communication from Faye Morrison requesting elimination of one vacant part-time Customer Service Representative I position, grade 105, and addition of one part-time Parking Control Officer position, grade 104.
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Voted to table the communication from Sharon Wickens requesting the addition of one Purchasing Manager position, grade 124, pending the budget.

• Board of Registrars

  Thursday, April 2, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Voted to accept the voter checklist additions, deletions, and changes from January 22, 2026 through April 2, 2026.

March 2026

• Board of Mayor and Aldermen

  Thursday, March 26, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Voted to move the presented FY27 budget to the next regular Board meeting following the public hearing to be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 6:00PM, in the Memorial High School Auditorium.

• Committee on Finance

  Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Voted that the Resolutions ought to pass and be Enrolled.
  • Approved the Budget Authorizations subject to final adoption of the related Resolutions.

• Committee on Administration/Information Systems

  Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved the air rights lease for the building at 139 Central Street, requested by Keach-Nordstrom Associates, Inc. on behalf of Central St 289 LLC.

• Committee on Lands and Buildings

  Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved Stark Brewing's request to use Arms Lot for outdoor dining from April 15 through October 15, 2026, at a cost of $1,260, with hours of Thursdays and Fridays 6PM-11PM, Saturdays 11AM-9PM, and Sundays 11AM-9PM; motion carried unanimously.
  • Approved declaring the tax-deeded property at 311 Spruce Street surplus and disposing of it through public auction.
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Tabled the request from 784 Corning Road LLC to purchase land at 784 Corning Road via private sale.

• Special Committee on Airport Activities

  Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Voted that the Bond Resolution regarding refunding and restructuring of Series 2018 Bonds ought to pass and be referred to the Committee on Finance.

• Committee on Accounts, Enrollment & Revenue Administration

  Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved the update on the City's Revolving Loan Fund, including the write-off of the remaining balance on loan 11 after a $1,800 payment.
  • Approved the Finance Department reports (Accounts Receivable over 90 days, Aging Report, Outstanding Receivables).
  • Approved the City's Monthly Financial Reports (unaudited) for the first eight months of FY26.
  • Voted that the Ordinance Amendments to Section 36.40 (Community Revitalization Tax Incentive) and Chapter 117 (Food Service Establishments) ought to pass and be Enrolled.
  • Noted that the Community Revitalization Tax Incentive ordinance will be referred to the next board meeting rather than decided at this meeting.

• Committee on Public Safety, Health & Traffic

  Monday, March 16, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved the alternative Hanover Street parking regulations and voted to expedite the committee's report to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen; motion carried unanimously by all members present.
  • Approved the resolution to re-delegate authority to the Planning and Community Development Department to issue permits for building attachments, including signs, and voted to expedite the committee's report to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen; motion carried unanimously by all members present.

• Committee on Joint School Buildings

  Tuesday, March 10, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Voted to accept the February 2026 monthly status and financial report from LeftField and submit it to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and Board of School Committee for informational purposes (Alderman Thomas and School Committee Member Turner absent).

• Board of Mayor and Aldermen

  Tuesday, March 3, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Accepted the Revolving Loan Fund update, unanimous vote.
  • Accepted Finance Department reports on accounts receivable over 90 days, aging, and outstanding receivables, unanimous vote.
  • Accepted the Monthly Financial Report (unaudited) for the first seven months of fiscal year 2026, unanimous vote.
  • Approved and referred to the Committee on Bills on Second Reading a non-lapsing Welfare Reserve Account, unanimous vote.
  • Approved increasing the Disabled Veteran Credit from $2,000 to $2,500 effective April 1, 2026, unanimous vote.
  21 more decisions

  • Received and filed a proposal to amend Rule 3 regarding public participation, 3-2 vote (Fajardo, Bonilla, Kaw-uh voted yea; Kantor and Sapienza voted nay).
  • Received and filed a request to install a mural on the Victory Parking Garage, unanimous vote.
  • Approved a mural at the Canal Street and Pleasant Street crossing, unanimous vote.
  • Approved a revocable license agreement for a structure at 290 Granite Street partially within the city's right of way, unanimous vote.
  • Authorized Dube Dogs to operate a food service cart at the Mill Girl steps location for five years at $500 per year, unanimous vote.
  • Accepted the Joint School Buildings Committee report on Manchester School District Priority I status and financial reports for December 2025 and January 2026.
  • Laid over nominations for the Board of Adjustment, Planning Board, Manchester Public Television Service, and Retirement Board until the next meeting, per Rule 23.
  • Laid over aldermanic nominations for the Manchester Public Television Service until the next meeting, per Rule 23.
  • Confirmed Michael Garcia to fill a vacancy as an alternate member of the Arts Commission, term to expire December 1, 2027.
  • Approved the agreement between the City of Manchester and Manchester Public Television Service, Inc.
  • Approved the establishment of a tax increment financing (TIF) district for a public parking garage on the Pearl Street Lot, unanimous vote.
  • Approved painting shamrocks where Elm Street intersects Hanover and Pleasant Streets.
  • Approved $65,000 in City Opioid Abatement funds to supplement Squad One's funding shortage.
  • Approved and referred to the Committee on Finance a $27,000 budget authorization for the Safe Haven Baby Box Installation (CIP C300040426).
  • Approved subordination of a city lien for Chestnut MNH Limited Partnership.
  • Approved the Fire Chief's request to apply for a $75,000 Opioid Grant through NH Charitable Trust.
  • Approved the Fire Chief's request to apply for a $90,000 Congressionally Directed Spending Grant.
  • Approved the Fire Chief's request to apply for a $1,600,000 Congressionally Directed Spending Grant.
  • Approved York Hallsville Building LLC's requested parking signage changes on Jewett and Hayward Streets, conditioned on signs being installed/removed concurrent with project completion.
  • Appointed Alderman Goonan to the Lead Exposure Prevention Commission.
  • Removed the tabled Hanover Street parking regulation item from the table and referred it to the Committee on Public Safety, Health & Traffic.
  1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Approved the consent agenda, including acceptance of the February 17 BMA and Finance minutes and approval of a sidewalk petition for 152 Poplar Street.

• Committee on Community Improvement

  Tuesday, March 3, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab)

  • Approved transfer and expenditure of funds for CIP 212122 ($40,000), CIP 611224 ($75,000), CIP 810324 ($22,367), and CIP 811025 ($4,862).
  • Approved acceptance and expenditure of $600,000 for CIP 711613 Odd Fellows Hall Operational Expense Project.
  • Approved transfer and expenditure of $20,000 for CIP 810724 Part Time Planner.
  • Approved acceptance and expenditure of $255,000 for CIP160061026 CDFA CDBG-CV Operational Support for City Shelters.
  • Approved acceptance and expenditure of $245,000 for CIP C160061126 CDBG-CV Operational Support for FIT Shelters.
  11 more decisions

  • Approved acceptance and expenditure of $27,000 for CIP C300040426 Safe Haven Baby Box Installation, and voted to expedite the report to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
  • Approved acceptance and expenditure of $27,000 for CIP C330040426 Women's Locker Room Expansion.
  • Approved acceptance and expenditure of $12,931 for CIP C330041826 MPD Mobile Surveillance Platform Center.
  • Approved acceptance and expenditure of $1,642,325 for CIP C410022026 Homeless Healthcare.
  • Approved the quarterly report on ARPA fund expenditures through December 31, 2025.
  • Approved the request from Chestnut MNH Limited Partnership for subordination of a city lien, and voted to expedite the report to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
  • Approved the extension of CIP 412524 PC Construction Fire Alarm Receiver Site Installations.
  • Approved the Fire Chief's request to apply for a $90,000 Congressionally Directed Spending grant, and voted to expedite the report to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
  • Approved the Fire Chief's request to apply for a $1,600,000 Congressionally Directed Spending grant, and voted to expedite the report to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
  • Approved the Fire Chief's request to apply for a $75,000 Opioid Grant through NH Charitable Trust, and voted to expedite the report to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
  • Approved the Fire Chief's request for $65,000 of city opioid abatement funds, and voted to expedite the report to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
  2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals

  • Tabled the request from the Organization for Refugee and Immigrant Services to reduce its monthly lease at 434 Lake Avenue from $2,023.50 to $1,423.50 from January to June 2026.
  • Referred the Livingston Basketball Court Project to the Committee on Lands and Buildings.

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