Proposed Manchester teacher contract: Bad for everybody, including the teachers
In announcing the tentative agreement between the Manchester Board of School Committee and the...
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Author: Rich Girard
Sober home neighbors forward addresses to Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Residents of a Ward 2 neighborhood, where so called “sober homes” have opened and...
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Kevin Paul: Not just a “sober home” resident
Girard at Large has learned that Kevin Paul, the fugitive that disappeared from an illegal sober...
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Proud Cometh Before the Fall (of Manchester’s Schools) – Updated
On October 23, 2018 I announced the withdrawal of my support from Manchester Proud. Prior to...
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Sober homes of man convicted in cop killing identified
Girard at Large has learned that Kevin Paul, convicted in conjunction with the murder of Epsom...
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“Sober Homes” and Sleight of Hand — Updated
Publisher’s Note: On Monday, January 21, 2020, several residents of the neighborhood...
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Craig Complains about Campaign “Negativism”
Mayor Joyce Craig has carped about the “negativism” of challenger Victoria Sullivan in...
Read MoreAbout the Manchester ballot questions and Charter Commission candidates
Voters in the Queen City will be asked to vote on several ballot questions and for candidates to a charter commission that is tasked with rewriting the city charter with the intent of separating the school district from the city...
Read MoreEndorsements for the Nov. 5, 2019 Manchester city elections
I have been asked by many of you what my thoughts are in races across the city. It is in response to those inquiries that I post the following endorsements in selected races across the city. Some will contain brief...
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Bill Barry and the Rules: They apply to everyone else
Volunteers shall not arrange to meet students outside school activities or off school grounds and...
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