Absentee ballots for the November 4, 2025 Municipal General Election are now available at the Office of the City Clerk.
As a reminder, any voter requesting an absentee ballot must now verify their identity by one of the following methods prescribed by RSA 657:17-c in order to receive a ballot:
- Include a copy of their qualifying photo ID with their absentee ballot application
- Personally present a qualifying photo ID to the City Clerk
- Include a notarized signature on the absentee ballot application
Absentee ballots may be requested by completing an Absentee Ballot Request Form and providing verification of your identity by one of the above methods in-person at the Office of the City Clerk, by mail at One City Hall Plaza, Manchester, NH 03101, by email at elections@manchesternh.gov, or fax at (603) 624-6481.
For any questions regarding how to request an absentee ballot, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (603) 624-6455 or elections@manchesternh.gov.
URGENT FOOD RECALL ALERT
58 MILLION pounds of corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick products recalled due to wood contamination
The Hillshire Brands Company has issued a Class 1 recall for corn dog and sausage products that may contain pieces of wood embedded in the batter.
Affected Brands:
- Jimmy Dean (Pancakes & Sausage on a Stick, French Toast & Sausage on a Stick)
- State Fair (Corn Dogs on a Stick)
- Unbranded food service products
Production Dates: March 17 – September 26, 2025 Establishment Number: M582+P894
?? 5 injuries have been reported
ACTION REQUIRED: ? Food service operators: Check your inventory immediately ? DO NOT serve these products ? Discard or return affected items ? Contact your distributor for refunds
Full product list and details: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/hillshire-brands-company-recalls-corn-dog-and-sausage-a-stick-products-due-possible
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Christina Self, The Hillshire Brands Company Associate Director of Customer Care, at 888-391-6680.
Please be advised that the City of Manchester has experienced no CSO activations during the past 12 hours.
For more detailed CSO discharge information please go to EPD's website at:
https://www.manchesternh.gov/csomap
Thank you
Please be advised that the City of Manchester has experienced CSO activations due to heavy rainfall and corresponding high flows.
For more detailed CSO discharge information please go to EPD's website at:
https://www.manchesternh.gov/csomap
Thank you
Sample ballots for the upcoming Non-Partisan Municipal General Election, taking place on November 4, 2025, are now available on our website.
Official Election Results for the Non-Partisan Municipal Primary Election held on September 16, 2025 are now available on our website. A total of 6,763 votes were cast, or 10.7% of Manchester registered voters. The top four candidates in the race to be Manchester's next Aldermen At-Large, along with the top two candidates in aldermanic races held in wards 1, 3, 6 and 8 will move forward to face off in the Municipal General Election on November 4, 2025.
Election Day also featured Manchester's new tabulators. Feedback from voters and ward election officials was overwhelmingly positive about this new advancement.
For more election information, visit our Voter Registration and Elections page, email us at cityclerk@manchesternh.gov or call us at (603) 624-6455.
As part of the Cemetery Brook Drain Tunnel Project, the southbound lane on Brown Ave at Queen City Ave. will be closed for an extended period of time both north and south of Queen City Ave.
- Closure begins: September 22, 2025
- Anticipated reopening: October 30, 2026
What to Expect:
- West bound traffic from Brown Ave to Queen City Ave will remain open.
- Signs will guide motorists with details on closure limits. Please refer to the figure below for closure limits.
- Please plan ahead and utilize alternate travel routes.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to enhance our community’s infrastructure.
Sincerely,
Environmental Protection Division
Department of Public Works
City of Manchester
The Manchester Health Department has now released its updated Food Resource Guide for 2025-26! The Guide lists resources for food assistance, public food pantry locations, community gardens, and more. You can find the Guide here Food Resource Guide 2025-26 or on the Health Department's website under "Services."
Starting Monday, September 15th, from 5-7 pm, you can find fresh NH grown produce at the weekly market located at 130 Silver Street in Manchester! The market is open to anyone and accepts cash or WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) benefits. See the flyer for details!