The Weekly Dion - Episode 7 Outline

Co-Host: Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Bolgen Vargas

1. Show Introduction:

- introducing the show and co-host

- co-host introduces self and talks about his relationship with Manchester, occupation, feelings about Manchester.

- do you or how long have you lived in Manchester

- favorite thing to do and favorite thing about Manchester

-describe Manchester in one word, explain

2. The Downtown Lowdown:

- goals for the school district

- this year and beyond

- relationship with the school board, mayor, union

- positives and negatives

- differences between NH & NY

- snow delays and cancellations

- fake twitter account?

- We Are One Festival; African, Caribbean, and Latino

- summary

3. Manchester Moments:

- A Brief History of the Schools of Manchester, NH formerly Derryfield, by William Little, Esq.

- Jonathan Rand, 1791, $8/month

- Josiah Dearborn, first superintendent, started as a Master in 1861 at South Grammar School (corner of Franklin & Pleasant)

4. The Last Segment:

- describing your week in a three word phrase

5. Shoutouts:

- Pat Long, dropping by my apartment

- Dr. Vargas

6. Next week on The Weekly Dion

- you will have to listen next week

7. Don't forget to follow us on twitter @TheWeeklyDion

- for updates, pictures from around Manchester, and interesting stories about the city

8. Thanks for listening! Until next time, live and be happy!

The Weekly Dion - Episode 6 Outline

Co-Host: Ward 3 Alderman Pat Long

1. Show Introduction:

- introducing the show and co-host

- co-host introduces self and talks about his relationship with Manchester, occupation, feelings about Manchester.

- do you or how long have you lived in Manchester

- favorite thing to do and favorite thing about Manchester

-describe Manchester in one word, explain

2. The Downtown Lowdown:

- commuter rail

- city budget, contract negotiations

- paving Elm St, affects on the businesses

- Smoking Ban in 5 city parks

-Victory, Veterans, Bronstein, Pulaski and Stanton Plaza

- Pretty “Wagner” Park Official Opening

- We Are One Festival; African, Caribbean, and Latino

- Saturday, August 19, 11am-7pm in Veterans Park

- Charlottesville, VA, affects and reactions in Manchester

3. Manchester Moments:

- Veterans Park

- “Manchester Remembers” booklet

- “Queen City Quilts” exhibit opened August 15th at Millyard Museum, open through October 21st

4. The Last Segment:

- describing your week in a three word phrase

5. Shoutouts:

- Nick Sullivan & Mason Gilmartin podcast, @WinDanceReview, all about the Red Sox

- Manchester Christian Church (MCC), teacher supplies giveaway

- Alderman Pat Long

6. Next week on The Weekly Dion

- Superintendent of Schools Dr. Bolgen Vargas

7. Don't forget to follow us on twitter @TheWeeklyDion

- for updates, pictures from around Manchester, and interesting stories about the city

8. Thanks for listening! Until next time, live and be happy!

The Weekly Dion - Episode 5 Outline

Co-Host: Mayor Ted Gatsas

1. Show Introduction:

- introducing the show and co-host

- co-host introduces self and talks about his relationship with Manchester, occupation, feelings about Manchester.

- do you or how long have you lived in Manchester

- favorite thing to do and favorite thing about Manchester

-describe Manchester in one word, explain

2. The Downtown Lowdown:

- commuter rail from MA

- bringing new businesses, downtown and beyond

- panhandling sandwich board signs

- “Drug-infested den”?, reactions & affects

- city flag contest

3. Manchester Moments:

- American Flag mill picture, “The Great Flag”

- re-created this past Flag Day

- https://manchesterinklink.com/flag-day-big-time-in-manchester-nh-youre-a-grand-new-flag/

4. The Last Segment:

- describing your week in a three word phrase

5. Shoutouts:

- Jake Rubin, new revamped logo

- Adam Fitzgerald, Iron & Air Magazine, their new ad highlighting their new subscription model

- Mayor Ted Gatsas

6. Next week on The Weekly Dion

- Ward 3 Alderman Pat Long

7. Don't forget to follow us on twitter @TheWeeklyDion

- for updates, pictures from around Manchester, and interesting stories about the city

8. Thanks for listening! Until next time, live and be happy!

The Weekly Dion - Episode 4 Outline

Co-Host: Adam Fitzgerald

1. Show Introduction:

- introducing the show and co-host

- co-host introduces self and talks about his relationship with Manchester, occupation, feelings about Manchester.

- do you or how long have you lived in Manchester

- favorite thing to do and favorite thing about Manchester

-describe Manchester in one word, explain

2. The Downtown Lowdown:

- Local businesses in Manchester

- The atmosphere for business in the city

- Advantages, disadvantages of having business centered in city

- Opportunities for growth within the city

- Summary of ride-a-long

-experiences

- Summerfest at Veterans Park, Thursdays & Saturdays

- This past Saturday, Trans Rally in Victory Park, around 300 attend.

- in response to the Transgender Ban in the military issued via twitter by the president

3. Manchester Moments:

- Pretty “Wagner” Park

- GYK Antler building history

4. The Last Segment:

- describing your week in a three word phrase

5. Shoutouts:

- Memorial student, Cam Beall, starting his own podcast @RealDealPodcast, go follow him

- The Manchester Police Department, Chief Willard, and Officer Finn

- Adam Fitzgerald

6. Next week on The Weekly Dion

- The Mayor of Manchester, Ted Gatsas

7. Don't forget to follow us on twitter @TheWeeklyDion

- for updates, pictures from around Manchester, and interesting stories about the city

8. Thanks for listening! Until next time, live and be happy!

The Weekly Dion - Episode 3 Outline

Co-Host: Chief Nick Willard

1. Show Introduction

- introducing the show and co-host

- co-host introduces self and talks about his relationship with Manchester, occupation, feelings about Manchester.

- favorite thing to do and favorite thing about Manchester

-describe Manchester in one word, explain

2. The Downtown Lowdown

- Panhandling signs

- Community policing and outreach

- Social Media and public awareness

- MPAL, arm wrestling

- What to expect on a Ride-a-long

- Special Election, Tuesday, July 25 for State Senate District 16

- Kevin Cavanaugh(D) won with 55% of the vote

3. Manchester Moments

- French Canadians in Manchester

- Diversity in Manchester, how has it changed

4. The Last Segment

- describing your week in a three word phrase

- “it never stops”

5. Shoutouts

- Melissa Fosher for suggesting this weeks Manchester Moment

- Chamber of Commerce & Wells Fargo, Picnic in Victory Park

- The Manchester Police Department

- Chief Willard

6. Next week on The Weekly Dion

- Editor-in-Chief of Iron & Air Magazine, Adam Fitzgerald

- Summary of my ride-a-long with MPD

7. Thanks for listening! Until next time, live and be happy!

On the Second Episode of the Weekly Dion, my special co host is John Clayton!

1. Show Introduction

- introducing the show and co-host

- co-host introduces self and talks about his relationship with Manchester, occupation, feelings about Manchester.

- do you or how long have you lived in Manchester

- favorite thing to do and favorite thing about Manchester

-describe Manchester in one word, explain

2. Manchester Moments

- Millyard Museum history

-Gladys Kubit, great-great grandmother

- Pre-Civil War Walking Tour (last Saturday, July 15th)

- Crown Tavern (upcoming exhibit)

- Upcoming events

- Weston Observatory

3. The Downtown Lowdown

- The Manchester Flag Contest

- the process, participants, the finalists

- Special Election, Tuesday, July 25 for State Senate District 16

- Kevin Cavanaugh(D), Dave Boutin(R), Jason Dubrow (L)

4. The Last Segment

- describing your week in a three word phrase

5. Shoutouts

- Konnor Burke, twitter shoutout

-“Soon I’ll be at a college 12 hours away from home…I’m glad The Weekly Dion will be able to help me stay in touch with the city”.

- My sister, Sam, Neighborhood Yard Sale this Saturday, July 22nd, 8am-2pm

- The Millyard Museum

- John Clayton

6. Thanks for listening! Until next time, live and be happy!

Follow us on twitter @TheWeeklyDion

The official episode of The Weekly Dion! My co-host this week was my best friend and best man, Mike Bourassa. We talked about how people not from Manchester, view the city and what is going on around Manchester.

In the Downtown Lowdown, we talked about the city elections coming up and who was running for Mayor. We also mentioned the special election happening in two weeks for State Senate in District 16 between Kevin Cavanaugh and Dave Boutin.

In Manchester Moments, we highlighted Stark Park; the history behind it and events this summer there.

And finally we ended this weeks episode with The Last Segment!

Thanks for listening!

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Introduction to my new podcast The Weekly Dion!