🌱 Manchester BOSC Finalizes 2024 Budget + Man Fires Gun At Dog

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But first, today's weather:

Very cold; p.m. snow showers. High: 21 Low: 6.

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Here are the top three stories in Manchester today:

1. Housing advocates in Manchester are demanding that officials take stronger action to enforce housing codes following a rat infestation at a tenement building on Orange Street. City inspectors first noticed the infestation in November, and it was later revealed that a seven-year-old boy had been bitten by a rat while in his bed two months later. The Manchester Housing Alliance has written to the city, calling for fines to be consistently imposed for every day that problems persist. The city's Housing Commission has received the recommendations and is currently in discussions with the Planning and Community Development Department about code enforcement. (Subscription: New Hampshire Union Leader)
2. On Wednesday night, the Manchester Board of School Committee (BOSC) completed its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024, which now awaits final approval from the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen. The tax cap figure for Wednesday was set at $191,759,220, resulting in a $997,649 surplus in the district's "additional needs" budget request. In addition to approving a budget that complies with the tax cap, the Board of School Committee also advanced proposals for the School Food and Nutrition Budget, which amounts to $5,819,971, and $5,475,000 to fund Capital Improvement Plan Projects. (Manchester Ink Link)
3. Police reported that a man shot at a dog on Merrimack Street near Hall Street on Monday, which led to a standoff and two arrests. The incident occurred at around 4:00 p.m., when authorities found Curtis Massey, 25, hiding on the second floor in an unoccupied apartment, with a gun nearby. Massey is being charged with being an armed career criminal, falsifying evidence, being a felon with a dangerous weapon, and resisting arrest. Additionally, Ayden Rainer, 29, was charged with resisting arrest. (NBC Boston)

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Today in Manchester:

• Family Drop-In Story Time At Goffstown Public Library (9:30 AM)
• Songs of A Natural Woman: A Carole King Tribute At The Rex Theatre (2:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is rolling through the Granite State! On Thursday, the 27-foot wiener mobile surprised patients at the Radiation Center of Greater Nashua. If you missed it, there's another chance to take a look at the unique ride. It will be at the 31st Annual Winter Carnival in Merrimack this weekend, a 30-minute drive from Manchester. (WMUR)
• On Tuesday, Congressman Chris Pappas stopped by The Dairy Queen located at Second Street to present a congressional record statement. Check out what he had to say at the link! (WMUR)
• Police are seeking more information after a victim reported being robbed Wednesday night of his wallet and attacked with a knife during the robbery. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5-foot-8 inches tall with a medium build. He was wearing a black jacket, pants and was clean-shaven. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Manchester Police at 603- 668-8711. You can also remain anonymous and leave a tip via Manchester Crimeline or by calling 603- 624-4040. (Manchester Ink Link)

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— 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.