🌱 Local Environmental Justice Advocate + OYS Optimistic New Director

Hey, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Nice with plenty of sun. High: 70 Low: 46.
• Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 77 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories in Manchester today:

1. A community advocate and environmental justice champion in Manchester, Arnold Mikolo, is addressing the issue of neighborhood highways as an environmental justice concern. Mikolo's focus is on two-lane highways in racially diverse and low-income neighborhoods, where residents face safety risks and health disparities. He is working with community advocates and partnering with organizations to design solutions and ensure equitable implementation of environmental benefits for all residents. (Subscription: Boston Globe)
2. The new director of the Manchester Office of Youth Services (OYS), Michael Quigley, aims to make a positive impact on the organization and expand its reach. The OYS, which previously focused on helping at-risk youth, is now broadening its services to include college and professional development goals for Manchester's youth, along with various programs and partnerships with local organizations. Quigley hopes to increase awareness of the OYS and engage more young residents through summer programming and the Manchester Youth Council, which acts as a voice for the city's youth. (Subscription: Ink Link)
3. Ten-year-old author Elyse Beaudette was given a special escort by police to her book signing event at Barnes & Noble in Manchester. Beaudette, who wrote and illustrated her book "Corgi of Justice," had her work published by Make-A-Wish New Hampshire. A crowd of enthusiastic supporters greeted her arrival, and over 100 people lined up to have their books signed and personalized by Beaudette in the children's section of the bookstore. (Patch News)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Manchester:

Tuesday, May 23

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Wednesday, May 24

• New Hampshire/Maine Santa Supper At Common Man Roadside Millyard (6:00 PM)
• Young Artists Concert At Methuen Memorial Music Hall, Methuen (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The community came together at Sheehan-Basquil Park in Manchester to celebrate multiculturalism and horticulture, inspired by last year's Arts and Plants Festival. Manchester Grows, along with organizations like Queerlective, organized the event to promote community gardening, food accessibility, and uplift marginalized artists. The event served as a kickoff for the Farmers Market series and highlighted Manchester's diversity and inclusivity. (Subscription: Ink Link)
• Jeep owners came together at McIntyre Ski Area in Manchester to support Special Olympics New Hampshire, participating in an off-road hill event and enjoying rides in electric models. The event was organized by the local chapter of the Jeep Girl Mafia Club and attendees even had the chance to take a thrilling Jurassic Park-themed Jeep ride with a T. Rex. (WMUR News)
• Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) has announced the Winter 2023 President's List, recognizing students who achieved a high grade point average. SNHU is a private, nonprofit institution with a long history of providing education and offering a wide range of accredited programs both online and on campus. (TAPinto)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll see you back in your inbox soon with another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.