Daily editionThursday, October 8th, 2026
Good morning, Manchester.
The 5AM Manchester Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of October.
Community
The Diocese put St. Joseph Church up for sale on Aug. 30 after dedicated volunteers raised cash and halted a demolition plan, leaving the preservation society set to wait for new diocesan leadership before revisiting future plans.
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Government
Manchester residents received letters Tuesday showing higher home values, which made some worry about tax bills, but officials say tax rates will drop soon.
Residents can call+file online for an informal hearing if they think the assessment is wrong by Oct. 16.
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