Last night, the Board of Aldermen approved my proposal to enhance the City’s Office of Youth Services and strengthen its role in supporting Manchester youth. This proposal is the result of over six months of work and community engagement. With this effort, we can continue to improve upon our efforts to address chronic absenteeism, classroom engagement, and graduation rates. Thank you to all who contributed to this process. Please see the press release below for more details:

It was an honor to recognize Assistant Fire Chief Flurey for more than 27 years of dedicated service to Manchester and Brenda Masewic Adams, the City’s Tax Collector for receiving the NH DMV Municipal Agent Excellence Award. Both exemplify the very best of public service through their leadership, commitment, and dedication to our community. Thank you both for all you do for Manchester!

Wonderful to be a part of the opening this morning for The King’s Court Community Center! This new facility will provide exciting opportunities for young people and families through sports, mentorship, and community engagement. Congratulations to Phil and Kaylin and all who had a role in making today possible!

These abhorrent acts of hatred and vandalism have no place in Manchester. Those responsible must be identified and brought to justice. Our city will not tolerate antisemitism, racism, homophobia, or any form of hate. Anyone with information or surveillance footage related to these incidents is urged to contact the Manchester Police Department at 603-668-8711.

Happy 100th Birthday, Sister Cecile Tanguay! Thank you for inviting me to celebrate your special day. May God bless you always!

This morning, I joined the Governor and community leaders for the announcement of @KellyAyotte NH Promise initiative, offering tuition-free college to eligible NH students from families earning under $100,000 annually. Here in Manchester, Manchester Community College and UNH Manchester help prepare the next generation. This initiative expands educational opportunities, strengthens our workforce, and invests in Manchesters future. Thank you, Governor Ayotte, and all the partners making this possible.

It was great to join Governor Ayotte, Senator Lou D’Allesandro, and the Friends of Italian Americans for their 2nd Annual Columbus Day Breakfast! Today, we celebrated Italian American heritage and honored Alex Ray, founder of the Common Man Family of Restaurants, for his incredible philanthropy and humanitarian efforts here in NH and around the world. Congratulations, Alex, on this well-deserved recognition! Happy Columbus Day!

Congratulations to the students at Manchester School of Technology on completing their second aircraft! Such an impressive achievement and a great example of the talent and hands-on learning happening right here in Manchester. Great work by everyone involved!

Yesterday, I had the honor of recognizing Manchester ACERT’s 10th anniversary. ACERT plays a critical role in ensuring children and families affected by trauma receive the support and resources they need. Thank you to YWCA New Hampshire, Amoskeag Health, and the Manchester Police Department for your dedication to this important work over the past decade.

Today, we celebrated the ribbon cutting at 967 Elm St, a beautiful new addition right in the heart of downtown Manchester. What was once office space has been transformed into new apartments, creating more opportunities for people to live downtown and be part of everything our city has to offer!

MHT is now nonstop to Nashville! Southwest Airlines launched a new nonstop service from MHT to Nashville International Airport, giving our community more convenient travel options and connections to more than 100 destinations. Thank you to Southwest and the MHT team for continuing to invest in Manchester!

It was great to see our community come together to celebrate the launch of Visit MHT. I’m excited to see what this new organization will do to promote Manchester, strengthen our downtown, and grow our local economy. Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible and to all who joined us for a great evening. Learn more at: visitmanchesternh.com/about-…

Proud to join so many this morning for the 20th Annual Footrace for the Fallen. This tradition honors the memory and sacrifice of our fallen law enforcement officers while supporting the incredible work of the Manchester Police Athletic League. Thank you to the Manchester Police Department, and all of our law enforcement officers who work every day to keep our communities safe.

Please see the attached press release from the Manchester Police Department and statements from Mayor Ruais and Chief Marr regarding an arrest made in connection with the recent vandalism at The Moka Pot.

The Queen City Bridge is now reopened. Please see the attached press release from Mayor Ruais and Public Works Director Clougherty.

Served up some delicious food at Glendi this afternoon! If you haven’t made it yet, there’s still time! Glendi is open today from 11 AM–10 PM and tomorrow from 11 AM–3 PM. Come with your friends and family and enjoy some delicious food and great company. Opa!

Proud to join Harbor Care, Eversource, and our community partners at the NH Veteran Stand Down 2026. Two years ago we pledged to end veteran homelessness. Today we celebrated our collective success: 136 veterans housed and a system that can quickly respond to a veteran in crisis. This progress is possible because of our partners who show up for veterans every day. We’ll continue working together to ensure veteran homelessness remains rare, brief, and nonrecurring.

It was great spending time with our city employees yesterday at the Employee Celebration BBQ and serving up some food! Our city employees work tremendously hard every day to keep Manchester moving, and we’re grateful for their dedication and commitment to our city.

Today, I joined Governor Kelly Ayotte, AARP, law enforcement leaders, and the Manchester Police Department to highlight SB 482, which strengthens protections against cryptocurrency ATM scams targeting residents across New Hampshire. Thank you to all who worked to get this important legislation across the finish line and strengthen protections for our residents.

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the bravery of those who responded in our nation’s darkest hours. We remember the families who lost loved ones and the heroes who put the lives of others before their own. We will always remember. We will never forget.