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Manchester, NH - The Manchester Economic Development Office is thrilled to share more exciting news from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport as JetBlue has arrived! This significant addition will have a positive economic impact on the city of Manchester, the state of New Hampshire, and the entire region. JetBlue’s presence brings new destinations and creates direct and indirect jobs, benefiting our local and regional workforce, as well as our restaurants, hotels, and overall economy. As the eighth airline to serve MHT, we extend a heartfelt thank you to JetBlue for offering our residents, visitors and businesses an incredible option to travel.

For the Press Release, CLICK HERE

Manchester, NH - Exciting news out of Manchester-Boston Regional Airport: Avelo Airlines has announced the launch of two new nonstop routes to Charlotte/Concord, North Carolina, and Orlando/Lakeland, Florida, starting this fall.

Read the full release here.

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A draft of the City of Manchester’s new zoning ordinance is available for review. If adopted, this would be the City’s first new zoning ordinance in 23 years and just the fourth in the city’s history.

For background on the ordinance, an explanation of how the ordinance works, and a description of public meetings happening this summer, click https://cloud.castus.tv/vod/manchestertv/video/667eff5da881300008b9520d?page=HOME to watch a presentation by Jeff Belanger, the City’s Director of Planning and Community Development.

If you live in Manchester, you should have received a letter that will arrive in mailboxes on July 8 with information about public meetings in your area and a survey about how the city should develop in the future. In the event you did not receive the letter, the dates and locations are llisted out below:

Community Meeting Times and Locations:

• Wednesday, July 10th @ 6pm – Ward 12 Meeting at Northwest Elementary School; 300 Youville Street

• Saturday, July 13th @ 10am – Ward 10 Meeting at Parker-Varney Elementary School; 223 James A. Pollock Drive

• Wednesday, July 17th @ 6pm – Ward 8 Meeting at Jewett Street Elementary School; 130 S Jewett Street

• Saturday, July 27th @ 10am – Ward 11 Meeting at Gossler Park Elementary School; 145 Parkside Avenue

• Wednesday, July 31st @ 6pm – Ward 1 Meeting at Webster Elementary School; 2519 Elm Street

• Saturday, August 3rd @ 10am – Ward 7 Meeting at St. Anthony Community Center; 152 Belmont Street

• Wednesday, August 14th @ 6pm – Ward 6 Meeting at Green Acres Elementary School; 100 Jack Lovering Drive

• Saturday, August 17th @10am – Ward 5 Meeting at Manchester Community Resource Center; 434 Lake Avenue

• Wednesday, August 21st @ 6pm – Ward 4 Meeting at McDonough Elementary School; 550 Lowell Street

• Wednesday, August 28th @ 6pm – Ward 2 Meeting at Smyth Road Elementary School; 245 Bruce Road

• Wednesday, September 4th @ 6pm – Ward 9 Meeting at Bishop Leo E. O’Neil Youth Center; 30 S Elm Street

• Saturday, September 7th @ 10am – Ward 3 Meeting at Palace Theater Spotlight Room; 96 Hanover Street

For more information on the zoning ordinance and to download a copy of the draft, please go to www.manchesternh.gov/landusecode To send questions or comments about the ordinance, please e-mail LUC@manchesternh.gov

The Economic Development Office and the Manchester, NH Mayor's Office, kicked off the official launch of the Downtown Cleaning Program on Tuesday, July 2nd at 11 AM at the Welcome Center located at 775 Elm St.

This initiative marks the beginning of a 12-month pilot program designed to enhance public health and safety in the Downtown and Historic Millyard areas of the Central Business Service District. It is a collaborative effort involving the Mayor’s Office, the Economic Development Office, the City of Manchester, City of Manchester, NH Public Works, Manchester, NH Parks & Recreation, the Manchester Police Department and the Central Business Service District.

As a key part of the city’s urban revitalization efforts, this innovative program will feature a specialized Street Team led by Streetplus Company, LLC. The team will provide comprehensive cleaning, maintenance, safety, and hospitality services, operating 6-7 days a week for 8 hours daily. The goal is to create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and businesses.

In addition to their cleaning and maintenance duties, team members will act as community ambassadors, offering friendly assistance, directions, and information about local attractions.
Click Here to view a message by Mayor Jay Ruais

ReGen Valley to receive $44 million through federal Tech Hubs program

On Tuesday, it was announced that Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute, known as ARMI, will receive a $44 million grant to advance biofabrication science in Manchester.

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