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Manchester aldermen decline to take immediate position on HB 60 after public comments
Summary
Residents and local advocates urged the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to oppose HB 60, a state bill they said would allow no‑cause evictions; the board heard testimony but did not adopt a formal position and asked staff to compile information for further consideration.
The Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen heard several public comments urging the city to oppose House Bill 60, which speakers said would allow landlords to end tenancies without cause when a lease expires. Advocates told the board the change would worsen housing insecurity in Manchester and increase demand on local welfare services.
Why it matters: Speakers said HB 60 would remove a long‑standing tenant protection and make it easier for landlords to displace renters, likely raising homelessness and straining city services. Board members said they wanted more…
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