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Alderman(s) said neighbors on Phillips Street and Joseph Street Extension bought into a quiet, dead-end block and that a new subdivision using that route would upend that expectation. “If, in fact, it's the only way in and out, Manchester intends to put a gate up there,” one alderman said, arguing the city should send a strong message to the developer.

Planning staff explained the project is at an early stage in Goffstown. The Goffstown zoning board’s hearing on a requested zoning change was pushed to April for lack of a full board. Staff said the process is multi-step: if Goffstown’s zoning board approves a change, the proposal would then go to both Goffstown’s planning board and Manchester’s planning board. Under state law, the developer must obtain approvals and property owner consent where a project uses another municipality’s right of way or impacts an abutting jurisdiction.

A planning official advised caution on unilateral action. “This board does have authority over the right of way,” the planning representative said, but added that taking steps such as discontinuing a public right of way can create private-property rights and potential liability for damages. The planning official said Manchester would be part of the factual record for planning reviews and that the Manchester planning board could disapprove the project or approve it with conditions related to access, sewer, water, plowing and emergency response.

Aldermen also noted the parcel in question is large — discussed in the meeting as a roughly 40-acre parcel with frontage on both Phillips Street and Joseph Street Extension — and that, in the plan reviewed by staff, the majority of lots (about 34) would rely on Manchester access.

Why it matters
If built as currently drawn, the project could increase traffic through Manchester residential streets and create challenges for municipal services, including snow plowing and emergency response. Aldermen and staff said Manchester will have multiple opportunities to consider access and safety as the proposal moves through Goffstown’s and Manchester’s review boards.

What’s next
The Goffstown zoning board delayed its hearing to April. Manchester staff said the planning board will be a future venue for formal comment and potential conditions; aldermen suggested continued monitoring and encouraged residents to participate in the external hearings.

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When asked whether the department would request deputization to assist federal immigration officials, the chief said no. “We currently have 23 vacancies. We have a hard time getting to all the calls for service that we currently have,” the chief said. “There’s no funding for that program. It just didn’t seem like the best idea for our department.”

The chief described existing cooperation with federal authorities: the department responds when federal officials notify them and has in the past assisted federal agents, particularly for dangerous fugitive situations that require backup. On routine arrests, the chief said police fingerprint everyone booked; fingerprint matches trigger appropriate notifications. “If they do have an ICE detainer, we will hold them, call ICE, and wait for them to come pick them up,” the chief said. The chief added that notifying consulates for foreign nationals is an established practice and that such detainers are “extremely rare.”

Aldermen pressed for detail on frequency and recordkeeping. One alderman asked, “How many do you think you’ve gotten in one year? 2, 3, 5?” another suggested the number was “maybe one.” The chief and other officials repeatedly described such detainers as uncommon.

The chief also said the department follows nationally recognized law-enforcement policies and standards and noted the department’s long-standing accreditation. (Transcript referenced accreditation; the nationally accepted accreditation is the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, CALEA.)

Why it matters
The exchange comes amid public concern about federal actions affecting residents and city budgets and clarifies the limits of local authority on immigration enforcement. The chief’s statements mark the department’s operational stance: cooperate when contacted by federal agents but not to proactively deputize to enforce immigration law without funding and sufficient staffing.

What was not decided
No policy change was adopted; aldermen asked questions and received answers. The chief’s comments were descriptive of current practice rather than a board directive.

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The measure, approved by voice vote at the board meeting (date not specified), will fund upgrades to convert 16 units in the rectory into 30 transitional housing units and pay for case management services intended to support residents’ moves into stable, long-term housing. The board approved the motion after discussion tying the project to broader efforts to reduce shelter stays and to link residents to services.

The board and staff described the program as “high barrier,” meaning rules will be enforced on-site. A board member explained the program will prioritize moving people out of emergency shelters into a sober, supervised setting and that the project is intended to provide an 18- to 24-month “bridge” to permanent housing. The board said rent at the property is expected to be set at about $750 a month; board members described that level as “affordable” in the program’s model and said program income should help sustain the property over time.

Christie McKinney, founder and CEO of Light of Life Ministries, addressed the board during public comment and described an earlier, similar affordable-housing purchase supported by the city. “We have housed seven individuals in our housing and it has been amazing,” McKinney said, describing case management and on-site supports she said helped residents move toward independent housing.

Board members said the recipient organization for the Merrimack Street work is the Community Engagement Training Center, a nonprofit operated by a husband-and-wife team (the couple also own the church/rectory that will host the units), and that staff from multiple city departments — including planning, fire and code enforcement — have been working on required upgrades such as sprinkler work.

During discussion, aldermen asked about the meaning of “high barrier.” A board member stated the rules will prohibit use of drugs or alcohol on the premises and that residents who violate those rules would be removed.

Votes at a glance
- Motion to approve a $250,000 transfer from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for conversion/expansion of the 16-unit rectory at Merrimack Street to 30 transitional housing units and to fund case management: approved by voice vote (mover not specified; second: Alderman Thomas).
- Committee on Community Improvement recommendations (referred to Committee on Finance): amending resolution for $201,000 for CIP (Hope for New Hampshire recovery/connections); $125,000 for CIP Union Street Community Engagement Training Center; $125,000 for CIP Merrimack Street affordable housing (each approved by committee and referred to finance by the board).
- Request from the police chief to change project description of CIP 410,525 (ARPA Park Enforcement): approved and referred to Committee on Finance.
- Traffic regulation changes (multiple streets; see meeting packet): approved by the board.
- Motion to take public comments under advisement: approved by voice vote.
- Nominations to boards/commissions (Board of Health, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Planning Board): laid over to the next meeting under Rule 23.

Why it matters
Manchester officials said expanding transitional housing and funding case management addresses a gap between emergency shelter and long-term housing. Board members described the measure as an attempt to make shelter exits more sustainable by pairing time-limited housing with services that address substance use, employment and other barriers.

What’s next
The board approved the allocation and staff said work to upgrade the rectory has already started. Several capital items related to homelessness and affordable-housing projects were referred to the Committee on Finance for further review and appropriation. The board did not set an implementation timeline in the meeting’s discussion; staff indicated next steps include building upgrades and intake prioritization through coordinated entry.

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Aldermen warn of access, safety and legal risks if Goffstown subdivision routes traffic through Manchester dead-end streets

Manchester police chief says department will not seek deputization for immigration enforcement, cites staffing and funding limits

Board approves $250,000 to expand Merrimack Street transitional housing, funds to include case management