Manchester
Top issues
The five most-discussed unresolved issues, ranked by recorded discussion time (a measure of importance and contention), then by how many meetings they came up in.
| Issue5 | Status | Board | Minutes | Meetings | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Street Infirm Shelter | ongoing | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | 0 | 3 | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Office Of Youth Services Reorganization | open | Committee on Human Resources/Insurance | 0 | 3 | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Opioid Abatement Spending | ongoing | Committee on Community Improvement | 0 | 3 | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Police Parking Division Transfer | ongoing | Committee on Human Resources/Insurance | 0 | 3 | Nov 7, 2026 |
| School Building Project | ongoing | Committee on Joint School Buildings | 0 | 3 | Nov 7, 2026 |
Issues on upcoming agendas
Issues linked from the meetings scheduled in the next 10 days.
Nothing right now.
Recent updates
Issues with new information found in the last 7 days, newest first.
| Issue30 | Status | Board | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Financial Audit Findings | monitoring | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Arms Park Brownfield Assessment | monitoring | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Citywide Property Revaluation | open | Board of Assessors | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Cullerot Park Community Mural | resolved | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Downtown Parking Regulation Changes | resolved | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 |
| E-Bike Regulation | resolved | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Elm Street Infirm Shelter | ongoing | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Emergency Shelter CDBG-CV Grant | monitoring | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Hallsville School Redevelopment | open | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Hartnett Lot Housing Development | ongoing | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 |
| JFK Coliseum Chiller Plant | open | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Kratom Sales Ban Ordinance | open | Committee on Public Safety, Health & Traffic | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Manchester Development Corporation Bylaws | resolved | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Motorola Radio System Upgrade | open | Committee on Administration/Information Systems | Nov 7, 2026 |
| No Trespass Order Authority | open | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Office Of Youth Services Reorganization | open | Committee on Human Resources/Insurance | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Olympic Torch Relay Agreement | open | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Opioid Abatement Spending | ongoing | Committee on Community Improvement | Nov 7, 2026 |
| PFAS Sewer Discharge Ordinance | open | Committee on Public Safety, Health & Traffic | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Police Court Appearances | open | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Police Parking Division Transfer | ongoing | Committee on Human Resources/Insurance | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Queen City Bridge Closure | open | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 |
| River Road Roundabout Land License | open | Committee on Lands and Buildings | Nov 7, 2026 |
| SNHU Arena Event Bookings | monitoring | Special Committee on Baseball/Civic Center | Nov 7, 2026 |
| School Area Crossing Safety | ongoing | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 |
| School Building Project | ongoing | Committee on Joint School Buildings | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Spruce Street Lot Return | open | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Tax Cap Override | monitoring | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Ward Seven School Committee Vacancy | open | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Wilson School Property Sale | open | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 |
Upcoming meetings
| Meeting2 | Board | Date | Time | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-12 - Zoning Board of Adjustment | Zoning Board of Adjustment | Nov 12, 2026 | 6:00 PM | - |
| 2026-11-17 - Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 17, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Agenda not yet posted; the meeting is scheduled for 7:00 PM. |
Recent meetings
One page per meeting, summarizing every record we have of it (agenda, minutes, video and transcript).
Issues with near term decisions
| Issue18 | Board | Last updated | People | Minutes | Meetings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Of Youth Services Reorganization | Committee on Human Resources/Insurance | Nov 7, 2026 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| Citywide Property Revaluation | Board of Assessors | Nov 7, 2026 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| Hallsville School Redevelopment | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Motorola Radio System Upgrade | Committee on Administration/Information Systems | Nov 7, 2026 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| PFAS Sewer Discharge Ordinance | Committee on Public Safety, Health & Traffic | Nov 7, 2026 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| River Road Roundabout Land License | Committee on Lands and Buildings | Nov 7, 2026 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| South Willow Street Fueling Station Redevelopment | Planning Board | Oct 24, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| JFK Coliseum Chiller Plant | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Kratom Sales Ban Ordinance | Committee on Public Safety, Health & Traffic | Nov 7, 2026 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| No Trespass Order Authority | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Olympic Torch Relay Agreement | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Police Court Appearances | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Queen City Bridge Closure | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Spruce Street Lot Return | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Ward Seven School Committee Vacancy | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| Wilson School Property Sale | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Charitable Gaming Facility Expansion Site Plan | Planning Board | Oct 24, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sullivan Street Nine-Unit Multifamily Variances | Zoning Board of Adjustment | Oct 24, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Long running topics
| Issue9 | Board | Last updated | People | Minutes | Meetings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Street Infirm Shelter | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 | 11 | 0 | 3 |
| Opioid Abatement Spending | Committee on Community Improvement | Nov 7, 2026 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| Police Parking Division Transfer | Committee on Human Resources/Insurance | Nov 7, 2026 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| School Building Project | Committee on Joint School Buildings | Nov 7, 2026 | 12 | 0 | 3 |
| Hartnett Lot Housing Development | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| School Area Crossing Safety | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| Police Return To Duty Policy | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Oct 24, 2026 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Tax Collector Office Hours | Committee on Human Resources/Insurance | Oct 24, 2026 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| Families In Transition Loans | Committee on Community Improvement | Oct 24, 2026 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
No actions pending
| Issue7 | Board | Last updated | People | Minutes | Meetings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Cap Override | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| Police Cooperation With Federal Immigration Enforcement | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Oct 24, 2026 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| Annual Financial Audit Findings | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Arms Park Brownfield Assessment | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Emergency Shelter CDBG-CV Grant | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| SNHU Arena Event Bookings | Special Committee on Baseball/Civic Center | Nov 7, 2026 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| West Side Vehicle Break-Ins | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Oct 24, 2026 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Completed
| Issue7 | Board | Last updated | People | Minutes | Meetings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department Head Grant Authority | Committee on Community Improvement | Oct 24, 2026 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Cullerot Park Community Mural | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Downtown Parking Regulation Changes | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| E-Bike Regulation | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Manchester Development Corporation Bylaws | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Nov 7, 2026 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Tirrell House Use Agreement | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Oct 24, 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Water Works Building Permit Fees | Board of Mayor and Aldermen | Oct 24, 2026 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Sources
Where the data comes from
- City website: https://www.manchesternh.gov
- Agendas and meeting calendar: https://www.manchesternh.gov/Departments/City-Clerk/Meeting-Minutes-and-Agendas
- Meeting video: No official meeting video source found in automated pages; city YouTube playlist found (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTsPyq7a9PXlzW2v6aYoIezbRNqGdcPy2) contains only sustainability videos.
- Minutes of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and its committees: City Clerk minutes page and the CivicClerk portal (https://manchesternh.api.civicclerk.com). Meeting pages and Issues for August 4 to October 13, 2026 were rebuilt from these minutes on 2026-10-24.
- Officials, agendas and video lists were collected from the official sources above on 2026-10-22.
Data quality notes
- Board and committee agendas require an employee login; the minutes are public. Names of aldermen come from the minutes (several appear by surname only, so first names are not given). Minutes of the October 20 Board meeting were not yet posted, non-public sessions are sealed, and August 4 committee minutes were not available.
- No official meeting videos found (city YouTube playlist only has sustainability videos).
- Planning Board/ZBA minutes not yet posted; meetings after Oct 15 not yet posted; Sept 17 PB and Sept 10 ZBA fall before window.