🌱 MFD Fills In As Substitute Nurses + Police Investigate Robberies

Good morning, everybody. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Manchester Patch newsletter — here to tell you all the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower or two; cool. High: 51 Low: 44.

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Here are the top three stories in Manchester today:

1. Due to a shortage of nurses, Manchester Fire Department's paramedics and EMTs are stepping in as substitute nurses in all schools. The department is also providing one-to-one nursing services to select students with special needs until Jun. 30. Manchester officials believe that the firefighters are qualified for the task, and if the agreement goes well, it may be extended, according to Manchester Superintendent Jennifer Gillis. (WMUR)
2. Manchester police investigate armed robberies linked to Facebook Marketplace where victims were lured to buy smartphones only to be robbed at gunpoint upon attempting to collect the item offline. Although the exact number of robberies remains undisclosed, the authorities are actively investigating all cases, and anyone with relevant information is advised to contact the police. (WDHD 7 News)
3. The Greater Manchester Chamber, in collaboration with other business groups and the city's Economic Development Office, has organized the Taco Tour Manchester event, which is expected to attract nearly 100 restaurants and businesses on May 4 from 4-8 p.m. The event, which will take place at various locations on Elm Street and surrounding side streets, is free and open to the public and is considered the world's largest, according to the organizers. (Union Leader)

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Today in Manchester:

• Family Storytime At Manchester City Library (10:00 AM)
• Isaiah Bennett At Bonfire Country Bar (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up: Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig is considering a run for New Hampshire governor in 2024. (NHPR)
• Manchester is hiring paraprofessionals across the district. Positions are available at Hillside Middle School, Southside Middle School, and Middle School at Parkside. For more information, click here. (Manchester School District via Twitter)
• Manchester City Library is running a poll for adult patrons to vote for their favorite dinosaur until Jul. 1. The top three picks will be shared on social media along with fun facts about each. (Manchester City Library)

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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.