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Monday September 28th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Cheers Manchester! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What the closing of 875 Elm Street means for downtown Manchester.
  • How Visit Manchester's new director plans to spotlight the city.
  • What did Lily Tang Williams tell Manchester voters about war and prices?

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Cool with rain, with a high of 58 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Tuesday: An a.m. shower; mainly cloudy, temps: high: 65, low: 55.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Citizens Bank to close branch in prominent downtown Manchester building (unionleader.com) — Citizens Bank is closing its high-profile branch at 875 Elm Street in downtown Manchester on Dec. 2, ending more than a century of banking in the historic Amoskeag tower. While another Citizens branch up Elm Street is being renovated to stay open, the prominent space—visible from I-293 and now mostly apartments—is being marketed for a new financial or retail tenant.
   

• Visit Manchester names Jessica Martin as its first executive director (unionleader.com) — Manchester's new destination marketing group, Visit Manchester, has hired longtime resident Jessica Martin as its first executive director and is launching with a public event at the Rex Theatre this Wednesday. The organization will promote local attractions, support downtown businesses, and create year-round events to draw visitors and boost the city's economy.
   

• Tang Williams calls for end to Iran war, focus on domestic agendas (wmur.com) — A televised town hall taping in Manchester features Lily Tang Williams urging an end to the Iran war, arguing it would ease gas, diesel, and food prices for residents. She also touches on deregulation to improve home affordability and the growth of data centers, giving Manchester-area voters a clearer sense of her priorities on domestic issues.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Bedford

  • People matter: Improving access to essential healthcare in New Hampshire (unionleader.com)
  • Bruins: Pastrnak named captain; NH's Steeves put on waivers (unionleader.com)
  • New Business: Lithermans Limited Brewery adds pinball; NH Doughnuts coming to Londonderry (unionleader.com)

Goffstown

  • Goffstown, NH Planning Board — October 8, 2026 (meetingwatch.org)
  • Boie's first-half goal lifts Winnacunnet girls soccer past Exeter in rivalry clash (fosters.com)

Ok Manchester! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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