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What's up Manchester! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How would a 16-story Hartnett Lot tower reshape downtown Manchester?
  • How Manchester's Black history will take center stage later this month
  • What did national Democrats promise voters during their Manchester campaign stop?

Also on today's calendar: Photography Weekend Intensive - Amherst, NH - Oct 10-11 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Monday: Breezy with a stray shower, temps: high: 70, low: 43.
  • Tuesday: Sunny, breezy and cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Proposed 16-story Hartnett Lot building hearing returning to Planning Board in November (inklink.news) — A 16-story mixed-use building proposed for Manchester's Hartnett Parking Lot is back before the Planning Board, promising nearly 200 apartments, commercial space, and a large garage but raising worries about parking and neighborhood character near Victory Park. Residents, church members, and city officials are split between the urgent need for housing and fears of losing accessible parking and historic feel as the board continues its hearing into November.
   

• 20th Annual Black New England Conference In Manchester Set For Oct. 23 to Oct. 24 (patch.com) — Manchester residents can attend the 20th Annual Black New England Conference at SNHU's Millyard Building on Oct. 23–24, featuring Joy Reid, George "Conscious" Lee, and themed Black History bus tours. Organized by Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire, the event explores Black autonomy, historical erasure, and local stories of Black enterprise, abolition, and resistance across Manchester, Milford, and Portsmouth.
   

• Buttigieg predicts Pappas can overcome Sununu's cash edge in... (unionleader.com) — A national Democratic figure campaigned with 1st District nominee Stefany Shaheen at a Manchester small business before headlining a rally in Rochester, arguing Democrats can still win despite a fundraising gap. Republicans countered with sharp criticism of his policies and party, while both sides framed New Hampshire as pivotal in the final month before the midterms.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Ron Crandall helped move furniture around in my sons room, and then assembled a bunk bed for me.
    He was very professional, did a great job and was also very good with my adult son on the Autism Spectrum that was his helper ... boosting my sons… (Nextdoor North End)
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    I hired a great guy through here before but low and behold I didn't keep his contact. If anyone knows of a local handy man, with references, please… (Nextdoor North End)
  • American Eagle Outfitters posted a job opening for Aerie - Stock Associate - Evening (Off-Hours) in Manchester. Apply here.
  • PepsiCo posted a job opening for Merchandiser in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manchester here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bedford

  • Jeff Kerr For State Representative In Bedford (patch.com)
  • New Hampshire's sluggish housing growth is leading to longer commutes, report suggests (ledgertranscript.com)
  • 8 fun New Hampshire events this weekend, Oct. 2-4 (granitepostnews.com)

Goffstown

  • Second half surge leads Manchester Central to FNF game of the week (wmur.com)
  • Man dies after being pinned under vehicle in Dunbarton (newportdispatch.com)

Merrimack

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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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