City of Manchester | Girard At Large

Manchester fire commissioner offers solution to city’s homeless problems

by Rich Girard | Sep 19, 2019 | Oh My BLOG! | 0 |

We are pleased to publish this Op.Ed. suggesting solutions to the city’s now widespread...

Fights, Fires, and Firefighters

by Jacob Brahm | Aug 19, 2016 | The History Lady | 0 |

(Hour 3b) Dr. Jeff Czarnec and DJ Dave were joined by Aurore Eaton for this week’s edition of the History Lady. They talked about how Manchester hosted a fire competition that showed off fire pumps for the area, and the...

Mayor Ted Gatsas Gives State of the City Address

by Melanie Friese | Mar 16, 2016 | News | 0 |

The following is the speech that Manchester Mayor Theodore Gatsas gave at the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Puritan Conference Center on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Published as submitted by the...

Manchester Terrible Handling of Winter Hazard Deficits

by Brad Fernald | Feb 19, 2015 | Show Archives | 0 |

(Hour 2a) With winter in full force, one would think that Manchester should be prepared for the usual snow ordeal. Think again. There is a huge snow removal budget deficit. About a $300,000 deficit, in fact- and the city...

Public Safety: Gaudet Talks Snow Safety

by Brad Fernald | Feb 17, 2015 | Public Safety Issue of the Week | 0 |

(Hour 1c) This Winter has been causing a mess for everyone. Jim Gaudet joined us this week to talk about some snow safety and Adopt-A-Hydrant. Rich wanted to know why parking bans weren’t being enforced, especially when...

Mayor Gatsas and the Current Conditions in Manchester

by Brad Fernald | Feb 17, 2015 | Mayor Ted Gatsas | 0 |

(Hour 3a) Oh My HEAD! How can we fit a hour worth of material into a couple minutes? Rich figures...

Corriveau on Regulating Ride Sharing Services

by Dave Martinez | Dec 19, 2014 | Radio, Show Archives | 0 |

(Hour 3c) Manchester Alderman Garth Corriveau joined us in studio to share his experiences as a new father and the welcome addition of Heath Corriveau to his and Kate’s lives. Corriveau explained why standard taxi cab...

MHT Considers Taxpayer Subsidized Solar

by Dave Martinez | Dec 16, 2014 | Radio, Show Archives | 0 |

(Hour 2a) To encourage residents to go green, the City of Manchester is considering a property tax exemption for solar panels. Rich explained why he’s not a fan of the idea and how the math adds up to less green in the...

Examining Regulation, Regulators in Londonderry, MHT

by Dave Martinez | Jul 7, 2014 | Chamber Chat, Radio, Show Archives | 0 |

(Hour 2b) We checked in with the Derry, Londonderry Chamber of Commerce and shared some of the events from their website. Kevin Smith will be their new Executive Director. Rich told the story of a business lady in Londonderry...

MHT Road Race, Fireworks Road Closures

by Dave Martinez | Jul 3, 2014 | Community News | 0 |

Avoid Bridge St from Mammoth Rd to Pine St on July 3rd from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM due to the Manchester Mile 5K road race. Also avoid Maple St north bound from Hanover St since Maple St will be closed at Bridge St due to the race....