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Daily editionThursday, October 8th, 2026

Good morning, Manchester.

The 5AM Manchester Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of October.

Community

  1. 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

  1. 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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