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1. Preliminary revaluation notices mailed, property owners can schedule informal hearing (inklink.news) — Manchester homeowners are now receiving preliminary 2026 property value notices, and you have until October 16 to schedule an informal hearing if you want your assessment reviewed. The Board of Assessors stresses these are not tax bills, the final tax rate will be lower than 2025's, and residents can book phone or in-person appointments or submit written appeals to Vision Government Solutions.
2. The Music Roundup 26/10/01 (hippopress.com) — Manchester music fans have several live options this week, from a creative Americana mashup at The Moka Pot tonight to a Lauryn Hill tribute at the Rex Theatre on Friday. You can also catch a local comedian's book-launch show downtown Saturday, or head to nearby Derry and Epping for Beatles tributes and a free documentary screening.
3. Manchester Police mark 50 years since Officer Ralph Miller w... (unionleader.com) — Manchester residents are marking 50 years since rookie police officer Ralph Miller was killed responding to a loud party on Hall Street, a loss still felt within the city's department. The story recalls the 25-year-old Navy veteran's service, the circumstances of the shooting, and notes that the then-teen gunman was paroled after nearly four decades in prison.
4. Best private high schools in New Hampshire (laconiadailysun.com) — Families in Manchester can see how local private schools stack up statewide, with Mount Zion Christian Schools, Holy Family Academy, Trinity High School and The Derryfield School all earning spots on a new New Hampshire ranking. The list, based on Niche's 2027 data, compares enrollment, student-teacher ratios and overall grades for 25 top private high schools across the state.
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