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Tuesday May 19th Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • What did Manchester’s zoning board decide on two hotly debated projects?
  • Police seal South Willow gas station after man stabbed multiple times
  • See which SNHU student just earned a spot on the Dean’s List

Also on today's calendar: Arcidi Fishing Derby and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why does a cow wear a bell ? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Windy and hot; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 53.
  • Thursday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, with a high of 69 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Manchester zoning board denies two requests for rehearings (unionleader.com) — Manchester’s zoning board has refused to rehear two recent, closely watched variance cases, including a contested Ray Street subdivision and a 30‑plus unit housing proposal near East Side Plaza and the Rockingham Rail Trail. Board members said opponents offered no new information, stressing that simple dissatisfaction with outcomes isn’t enough to trigger another hearing, a stance that could shape future development debates in the city.    

2. Police investigate stabbing at South Willow convenience store (inklink.news) — Emergency crews rushed to the Alltown Fresh/Mobil station on South Willow Street in Manchester after a man was stabbed multiple times, suffering heavy blood loss before being taken to Elliot Hospital. Manchester Police have secured the gas station, are interviewing witnesses, and the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office is monitoring the ongoing investigation.    

3. Jewell Anfinson named to SNHU Dean's List (timesenterprise.com) — Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester has named student Jewell Anfinson to its Spring 2026 Dean’s List, recognizing strong academic performance. The private nonprofit university, based on a 300-acre Manchester campus and online, now serves more than 200,000 learners worldwide across roughly 200 degree and certificate programs.    

4. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Manchester, SNHU team up for STEM Launch Lab (unionleader.com) — Families in Manchester can now sign up kids entering grades 5–8 for a new five-week STEM Launch Lab run by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Manchester and SNHU this July and August. Sessions split time between the Union Street Clubhouse and SNHU’s campus, cover topics from race car engineering to drones, and cost $325 per week with a five-week discount available.    


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Other local events
    Wednesday May 20
  • Kickstart GMC - May 2026
    Greater Manchester Chamber, 54 Hanover Street, Manchester
    11:00 am
  • Small Business Connections presented by Bank of New Hampshire - May 2026
    Greater Manchester Chamber, 54 Hanover Street, Manchester
    12:00 pm
  • Thursday May 21
  • Girls Inc. NH Champions for the Girls Breakfast
    27 Burke St, Nashua
    8:15 am
  • Membership Office Hours
    Greater Manchester Chamber, 54 Hanover Street, Manchester
    11:00 am
  • From Vision to Reality - Building the Regional infrastructure for the Bioeconomy
    Greater Manchester Chamber, 150 Dow Street, Tower 4, Manchester
    3:30 pm
  • School Connect Event at McDonough School
    McDonough Elementary School, 550 Lowell St, Manchester
    5:00 pm
  • Saturday May 23
  • Saturday Storytime
    Wonderland Books and Toys, 245 Maple St, Manchester
    3:00 pm
  • Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
    The Rex Theatre, 23 Amherst St, Manchester
    6:00 pm
  • Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings
    The Rex Theatre 23 Amherst Street Manchester, New Hampshire 03101
    8:30 pm
  • Saturday May 30
  • Saturday Storytime
    Wonderland Books and Toys, 245 Maple St, Manchester
    3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • Hey I am learning Spanish and am at the point that I’d like to speak with people more often in person.
    Does anyone have any recommendations of people or groups to hang out with? (Nextdoor East Side)
  • Sanmina Corporation posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Manchester. Apply here.
  • Signet Jewelers, Ltd. posted a job opening for Bench Jeweler - Signet Jewelers - Mall of New Hampshire - Manchester, NH in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manchester here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because its horns doesn't work! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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