Manchester Releases its City-Wide Age-Friendly Action Plan
Manchester, NH - Mayor Jay Ruais is pleased to announce the release of Manchester’s Age Friendly Action Plan ( the next step in the City’s Age Friendly Planning Initiative to create a more accessible and livable community for residents of all ages, especially older adults.
According to the World Health Organization and AARP, an Age-Friendly City is one that promotes creating environments that support healthy aging by focusing on the physical, social and economic factors that influence how people age. These efforts are structured around Eight Domains of Livability: Outdoor Spaces & Buildings, Transportation, Housing, Social Participation, Respect and Social Inclusion, Civic Participation & Employment, Communication & Information, and Community and Health Services.
“This age-friendly initiative is an important opportunity to build a Manchester where everyone, no matter what their age, can thrive and enjoy an enhanced quality of life,” said Mayor Jay Ruais. “The Age-Friendly Action Plan identifies how short and long-term efforts, both big and small, can make a measurable impact in improving public health and strengthening our community by ensuring all resident’s needs are taken into account.”
Manchester’s AFAP is the result of efforts by the City’s Health Department, in collaboration with the Mayor’s office and twenty community partners who formed an Age-Friendly Advisory Committee. Working together over several months, the Committee reviewed Manchester-specific data on aging and evaluated feedback from stakeholders and residents gathered through surveys and focus groups. The AFAP provides a summary of those findings and identifies areas of opportunity to enhance Manchester’s livability under each of the Eight Domains.
“With approximately 16,500 Manchester residents 65 years or older – and that number projected to steadily increase, this AFAP represents a commitment to ensuring the City’s older adults can remain independent, connected, and engaged,” said Deputy Public Health Director Elaine Michaud. “We look forward to continuing this effort with our dedicated community leaders, partners, and residents to create a community that supports the changing needs of those we serve.”
Over the coming mo nths, the Age Friendly Advisory Committee will reconvene to evaluate and prioritize their recommendations, identify funding needs and sources, and invite additional stakeholders and community engagement to begin the implementation process.
The Age Friendly Ac tion Plan can be found here:
https://www.manchesternh.gov/Departments/Health/Services/Healthy-Aging
LEGAL NOTICE
CITY OF MANCHESTER
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The Manchester Board of Mayor and Alderman (BMA) will hold three consecutive Public Hearings on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, during the regular BMA meeting which begins at 6:00 pm at the City Hall Aldermanic Chambers, One City Hall Plaza, Manchester NH O3101. Community Development Block Grant – COVID-19 (CDBG-CV) funds are available to municipalities through the NH Community Development Finance Authority. All projects must directly benefit a majority of low and moderate income persons. CDBG-CV funds were authorized under the CARES Act. Up to $500,000 is available to municipalities through this funding opportunity for Public Service providers serving unhoused individuals or low- and moderate- income households/persons impacted by COVID-19. The Public Hearings will comment on the following:
- A proposed application to the Community Development Finance Authority for up to $500,000 in CDBG-CV funds for emergency shelter operations (shelters operated by the City of Manchester and Families In Transition). Shelters operated by the City of Manchester include the 39 Beech Street Shelter/Engagement Center and the Aged and Infirmed Shelter located at 200 Elm Street. Shelters operated by Families In Transition include the Adult Emergency Shelter located at 199 Manchester Street and the Family Shelter located at 177 Lake Avenue. If awarded, funding to support services would be utilized as follows: 50%+/- for City operated shelters and 50%+/- to be subgranted to Families In Transition shelters.
- Review and Adoption of the City of Manchester’s Housing and Community Development Plan (HUD 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan/2025 Annual Action Plan) https://www.manchesternh.gov/Portals/2/Departments/pcd/2025-2029%20Con%20Plan%20Final%20Document.pdf?ver=2025-09-15-160140-063
- Review and Adoption of the City of Manchester’s Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan for the Emergency Shelter Operations Project.
For further information, please contact Kathleen Pelissier, City Grants Coordinator, at the Office of the Mayor at 603-792-6606. Individuals requiring special reasonable accommodations for access to the hearings are requested to contact the City Clerk’s Office at 603-624-6455 at least 72 hours prior to the hearing. Anyone wishing to submit written comments should address them to Kathleen Pelissier, City Grants Coordinator, City of Manchester, Office of the Mayor, 1 City Hall Plaza, Manchester N.H., 03101.
Signed: Matthew Normand, CMC
City Clerk
As part of the Cemetery Brook Drain Tunnel Project, the southbound lane on Brown Ave south of Queen City Ave. will be closed for an extended period of time.
- Closure begins: October 14, 2025
- Anticipated reopening: October 30, 2026
What to Expect:
- Traffic pattern will be modified to maintain southbound travel around the closure, signs in the area will direct motorists.
- Northbound traffic will be detoured around the closure.
- Driveway access to local businesses and homes within closures will be maintained and closely coordinated by the Contractor.
Important Notes
- Please follow posted detour signs and allow extra travel time. Refer to the detour figure provided below.
- Parking will be prohibited within the construction area
- For lane shifts during construction, follow new lane markings and cones and allow extra travel time.
- Whenever possible, we encourage drivers to plan ahead and avoid the construction area.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to enhance our community’s infrastructure.
Sincerely,
Environmental Protection Division
Department of Public Works
City of Manchester
As part of the Cemetery Brook Drain Tunnel Project, a portion of Union St. from Willow St. to Clay St. will be closed for a period of time. A detour via Willow and Beech Street will be signposted.
- Closure begins: October 24, 2025
- Anticipated reopening: November 14, 2025
What to Expect:
- Both vehicular traffic lanes will be closed.
- Pedestrian access will be maintained on the southbound side.
- Local business and residential driveway access will be maintained and will be closely coordinated by the contractor.
Important Notes:
- Please follow posted detour signs and allow extra travel time. Refer to the detour figure provided below.
- Parking will be prohibited within the construction area
- Whenever possible, we encourage drivers to plan ahead and avoid the construction area.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to enhance our community’s infrastructure.
Sincerely,
Environmental Protection Division
Department of Public Works
City of Manchester
Pursuant to RSA 659:49, I & II the Moderators in Wards 1 – 12 may begin processing the absentee ballots for the Municipal General Election at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Per RSA 658:31, the Office of the City Clerk of Manchester hereby gives public notice to the voters of Manchester that the official ballots to be used in the November 4, 2025 Municipal General Election will be counted at the Office of the City Clerk starting on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. until completion.
Pursuant to RSA 656:42, VIII the Office of the City Clerk of Manchester will be testing ballots for the November 4, 2025 Municipal General Election and sealing all tabulator machines on Thursday, October 23, 2025 starting at 9:00 a.m. in the Aldermanic Chambers, 3rd Floor of City Hall. The public is welcome to view the process.
City to Switch Back to Usual Water Disinfection Process
Manchester, NH – The City of Manchester Water Works will be changing its disinfectant in the distribution system back to chloramine on October 14, 2025. This follows a 6-week period where the disinfectant was switched to free chlorine. This temporary conversion was last implemented in September 2024 as a common system maintenance practice. Individuals and business owners who take special precautions to remove chloramine from tap water, such as dialysis centers, medical facilities and aquatic pet owners should continue to do so during the conversion back to chloramine.
Manchester Water Works is responsible for providing drinking water and fire protection to the city of Manchester and portions of Auburn, Bedford, Derry, Goffstown, Hooksett and Londonderry.
For more information, visit https://www.manchesternh.gov/Departments/Water-Works, or contact the Manchester Water Works Laboratory at (603) 792-2855 Monday – Friday, 8am – 4:30pm
Absentee ballots for the November 4, 2025 Municipal General Election are now available at the Office of the City Clerk.
As a reminder, any voter requesting an absentee ballot must now verify their identity by one of the following methods prescribed by RSA 657:17-c in order to receive a ballot:
- Include a copy of their qualifying photo ID with their absentee ballot application
- Personally present a qualifying photo ID to the City Clerk
- Include a notarized signature on the absentee ballot application
Absentee ballots may be requested by completing an Absentee Ballot Request Form and providing verification of your identity by one of the above methods in-person at the Office of the City Clerk, by mail at One City Hall Plaza, Manchester, NH 03101, by email at elections@manchesternh.gov, or fax at (603) 624-6481.
For any questions regarding how to request an absentee ballot, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (603) 624-6455 or elections@manchesternh.gov.
URGENT FOOD RECALL ALERT
58 MILLION pounds of corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick products recalled due to wood contamination
The Hillshire Brands Company has issued a Class 1 recall for corn dog and sausage products that may contain pieces of wood embedded in the batter.
Affected Brands:
- Jimmy Dean (Pancakes & Sausage on a Stick, French Toast & Sausage on a Stick)
- State Fair (Corn Dogs on a Stick)
- Unbranded food service products
Production Dates: March 17 – September 26, 2025 Establishment Number: M582+P894
?? 5 injuries have been reported
ACTION REQUIRED: ? Food service operators: Check your inventory immediately ? DO NOT serve these products ? Discard or return affected items ? Contact your distributor for refunds
Full product list and details: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/hillshire-brands-company-recalls-corn-dog-and-sausage-a-stick-products-due-possible
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Christina Self, The Hillshire Brands Company Associate Director of Customer Care, at 888-391-6680.
Please be advised that the City of Manchester has experienced no CSO activations during the past 12 hours.
For more detailed CSO discharge information please go to EPD's website at:
https://www.manchesternh.gov/csomap
Thank you
Please be advised that the City of Manchester has experienced CSO activations due to heavy rainfall and corresponding high flows.
For more detailed CSO discharge information please go to EPD's website at:
https://www.manchesternh.gov/csomap
Thank you
Sample ballots for the upcoming Non-Partisan Municipal General Election, taking place on November 4, 2025, are now available on our website.