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Story Archives of 'Frank Guinta'Manchester Mayor's Draft Budget Cuts School FundingBy Ellen Grimm on Friday, May 9, 2008.In Manchester, city revenues are down. And as a result, the Mayor and aldermen are grappling with a tighter financial situation. The Mayor's proposed budget has prompted an emotional public reaction and the specter of layoffs. The city's schools may take a particularly hard hit. NHPR correspondent Ellen Grimm went to one city middle school to find out what a tighter school budget might mean. She files this report. listen:
  Can Voting in New Hampshire Cost a Lawmaker a Job?By Ellen Grimm on Wednesday, March 26, 2008.A recent story out of Manchester has highlighted one of the difficulties of being a New Hampshire citizen lawmaker. Members of the legislature sometimes have to vote on bills that could endanger their jobs. NHPR Correspondent Ellen Grimm reports. listen:
Fighting Homelessness In New HampshireBy Laura Knoy on Friday, March 7, 2008.Manchester takes a stand against homelessness. The city’s mayor, Frank Guinta, recently called homelessness “unacceptable” and released his ten-year plan to end it. We’ll look at what his proposal aims to do, how it compares to past efforts in New Hampshire, and who’s involved in this endeavor. The plan brings in everyone - government, the public, non-profits, and the private sector. We'll also hear from Nashua, one of America's success stories when it comes to reducing homelessness. Guests
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Guinta Wins Second TermBy Sean Frederick on Wednesday, November 7, 2007.Voters in Manchester re-elected their Mayor to a second two-year term. NHPR correspondent Sean Frederick reports. listen:
Crime, Education Key Issues in Manchester Mayoral ContestBy Dianne Finch on Monday, November 5, 2007.Tomorrow voters in Manchester will choose a new Mayor. And the candidates have been spending more money in the 11th hour after a few key issues moved to front and center. NHPR's Dianne Finch has more. listen:
State Leaders Want Education on Primary AgendaBy Brian Early on Monday, June 4, 2007.A new group that wants to make education a priority for all presidential candidates, opened its office in Manchester today. NHPR correspondent Brian Early has details. listen:
Guinta Pulls Support From Lead Paint BillBy Josh Rogers on Wednesday, April 11, 2007.Manchester mayor Frank Guinta says he now opposes a plan to tighten state lead paint standards. The measure is slated for a State Senate vote later this week. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Living as a RefugeeBy Laura Knoy on Friday, February 16, 2007.They flee their homelands in the face of war, disaster and famine. But once here in the U-S, they face new challenges: language barriers, housing problems and, sometimes, discrimination. Now, a new report from a task force in Manchester is raising questions about how New Hampshire helps refugees build new lives in the state. Today on the Exchange we'll look at the refugee experience in the Granite State, the challenges they face, the challenges their host state and city face and explore ideas on better integrating them into New Hampshire life. Laura's guests are Frank Guinta, Mayor of Manchester; Chau Kelley, a resident of Hooksett who came to the state in 1994 as a refugee from Vietnam; Nasir Arush, Deputy Director of the Somali Development Center; and Nabil Migalli, an activist from Manchester who works with several organizations that assist refugees. We'll also hear from Amy Ignatius, director of the state's Office of Energy and Planning, which oversees the state's role in refugee resettlement. This program was originally broadcast on July 31, 2006 listen:
Manchester Crime ConcernsBy Josh Rogers on Wednesday, October 25, 2006.Last week's shooting death of Manchester Police Officer Michael Briggs has brought understandable scrutiny of crime levels in New Hampshire's largest city. But there's little hard evidence to suggest that much has changed over the last few years. New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers reports. listen:
Michael Briggs Remembered At Manchester Memorial ServiceBy Josh Rogers on Saturday, October 21, 2006.Police, public and public officials come out in force to pay tribute to fallen Manchester police officer. listen:
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