🌱 New Grant Coming To New Hampshire + House Fire Destroys Family Home

Hello again, friends! It's Tuesday in Manchester and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town. Because community information is power!

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a shower. High: 59 Low: 40.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. High: 61 Low: 43.

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Here are the top three stories in Manchester today:

1. On Monday, Apr. 24, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan, as well as Representatives Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas, announced another round of federal grants coming to New Hampshire through the bipartisan infrastructure law. The $1.8 million in funds will specifically focus on supporting and modernizing various airports within the New Hampshire State Block Grant Program. Airports close by in Concord and Merrimack are among the few to benefit from the new grants. (Shaheen.Senate.Gov)
2. Around the corner in Merrimack, one resident and a firefighter were injured in a house fire that left a single-family home destroyed on Sunday, Apr. 23. Officials say that the reported fire took place mostly on the second floor and was contained within a half hour following law enforcement's arrival on the scene. Both a resident of the home and a firefighter were transported to a nearby hospital as a precaution and to treat non-life-threatening injuries. (Subscription: Union Leader)
3. Manchester native Kayiba Christelle, 22, was arrested after driving the wrong way early Sunday morning on I-93. The driver was taken into custody by New Hampshire State Police for disobeying a police officer, reckless operation, reckless conduct with a deadly weapon, and driving while intoxicated. (WMUR)

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Today and tomorrow in Manchester:

Tuesday, April 25

• Taxes In Retirement Seminar At Saint Anselm College (11:00 AM)
• Preschool Story Time At Goffstown Public Library (9:30 AM)

Wednesday, April 26

• Name That Tune At One Church (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Manchester Police Department and Elliot at Rivers Edge had a successful Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Apr. 22. Each of the two locations was able to collect a total of 15 unused and unwanted medications from various community members and surrounding residents. (Manchester NH Police via Facebook)
• The Manchester Animal Shelter kindly asks residents to stop leaving donations of blankets, towels, sheets, and more outside of their facilities. They truly appreciate the thoughtfulness of those donating, but the team doesn't have room for anything else at the moment. If you do have items like bedding, towels, and more that you're looking to donate, please take them directly to shelters or organizations that help people, or call other animal shelters to see if they have a use for them. (Manchester Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• The Manchester Parks and Recreation Department announced that its Fun in the Sun six-week day camp will officially be taking place from Wednesday, Jul. 5 to Tuesday, Aug. 15. The camp is only open to Manchester residents between the ages of six and 12, and registration will be open from Monday, May 5 through Sunday, May 14. Limited spots will be available, so if you're interested in registering your child, visit here. (Manchester, NH Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all soon for your next 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.