An investigation into a complaint by a resident claiming a Manchester alderman entered the Beech Street homeless shelter “without authorization” and took a binder containing names and bed numbers of shelter guests has determined no violation of the City Charter occurred.

NASHUA — A shortened ceremony and a long legacy characterized the inauguration of the 112th city government on Tuesday, as a Nashua attorney with strong ties to the city’s mayoral history administered the oath of office to Mayor James W. Donchess, the longest-serving mayor in the city’s history.

DANVILLE — The appointment of a new town moderator was accompanied by an hourlong debate Monday night over the circumstances surrounding his predecessor’s abrupt resignation last week.

If the first 20 minutes of the 2024-2025 incarnation of the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen are any indication, Tuesday nights over the next two years could be interesting.

With a goal of seeing Manchester become the “best midsized city in America,” Jay Ruais was sworn in Tuesday morning as the city’s 49th mayor at the Palace Theatre.

What will a conservative mayor, evenly-divided Board of Mayor and Aldermen, and liberal-leaning school board mean for the future of Manchester?

Manchester Mayor-elect Jay Ruais will announce Wednesday two more hires in his office — Angela Leach, who will serve as communication director, and McKenna Gladysz, who will serve as office manager.

Manchester aldermen are backing a request from the city’s welfare director for an extra worker, after the number of requests for assistance doubled after a federal rental assistance program began winding down last year.

MILFORD — The Planning Board’s approval of a 216-unit multi-family rental apartment community known as “The Q at Milford” has been appealed to the New Hampshire Housing Appeals Board.

Mayor-elect Jay Ruais on Tuesday announced the roster for his 30-member transition team as he prepares to be sworn in Jan. 2.

Mayor-elect Jay Ruais announced Tuesday the hiring of former Ward 6 alderman and Manchester City Charter Commission member Nick Pappas as his chief of staff.

LITTLETON — While selectmen say they will make a statement in January about the controversy over art in public places that has embroiled the community for three months, many residents say the issue has already harmed the town’s reputation and its economy.

NASHUA — Ward 5 Alderman Ernest Jette is urging the city’s Zoning Board of Adjustment to deny the city’s application for a special exception that would allow the installation of an electronic message sign at the entrance to the new Public Works building at 840 West Hollis St.

LITTLETON — Artist Zach Johnsen, who owns the Baba Yaga gallery on Main Street, said he is worried what might happen to Littleton’s vibrant pro-art, live-and-let-live vibe if selectmen ban art in public places and do not renew the lease for Theatre UP at the municipally owned Littleton Opera House.

NASHUA — Mayoral challenger Mike Soucy won three wards and fell just short in three others, but when the final tally was calculated, incumbent Jim Donchess had built a 651-vote cushion along the way to earn a third consecutive term as the city’s chief executive.

For the first time in six years the Queen City’s corner office will be occupied by a Republican — Jay Ruais defeated Kevin Cavanaugh in the race for mayor.

NASHUA — The official vote tallies for Nashua’s city elections were not being released to the press late Tuesday.

NASHUA — Heading into Tuesday’s municipal election, the Gate City’s two mayoral candidates argued again last week about commuter rail, property taxes and the city’s performing arts center as they presented two clearly different choices for voters.

NASHUA — The League of Women Voters’ fifth and final forum featuring candidates vying for various Nashua municipal offices in the Nov. 7 general election is taking place Thursday evening at Nashua High School South.

City aldermen are being asked this week to approve another amendment to a master development agreement between the city and Lansing Melbourne Group — the developer looking to place mixed-use, mixed-income apartments at the Pearl Street and Hartnett parking lots — pushing out the start dates …

Manchester aldermen will hold two public hearings Monday on applications for the RSA 79-E tax credit program for projects involving properties at 25-27 Lowell St. and 215 Canal St.

MANCHESTER — The Manchester Transit Authority announced it will expand its services to offer free rides to and from the polls for Manchester residents on Election Day Tuesday.