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Coming up this week on your Town and Country - Manchester Patch site:

Town and Country Board of Aldermen Meeting -

The Town and Country Board of Aldermen is once again scheduled to discuss one resident's request for solar panels, it's a move that has other residents outraged calling the panel and eyesore. The board will also review adjusting speed limits to 25 mph to help create a school zone for Mason Ridge Elementary School. Changing the city's weapons laws, including what constitutes a concealed weapon violation, is also on the agenda and set for discussion for Monday night.

Tax Credits Fuel Expansion of Manchester Historic District -

Town And Country-Manchester Patch provides a closer look at the proposed expansion of Manchester's historic district. Although the Manchester Historic Review Commission is proposing the expansion there is still a lot to work out before it becomes a reality. 

Local Garden Club Helps Homeless-

Members may work most of the year to beautify the Longview Farm House, but they don't lie dormant during the winter. Patch will show you how a local garden club keeps busy when it's too cold to plant and how they help others while they continue working together.

Business Breakdown-

A local woman has been practicing Irish dance since the age of five. Now she operates her own school of dance in Manchester where kids learn how to kick up their heels, Riverdance style.Patch takes a closer look at the progress of the plan this week in the Business Breakdown.

All About Parents -

This week Patch continues offering more news and information for parents in Town and Country and Manchester. We know you're busy, so we'll work to find you the best deals for your family, fun events for the kids and even places for moms to grab some quick "me time" every week. We also a local Whiz Kid each week, so if you know one that deserves a special mention, e-mail  Gabrielle.Biondo@Patch.com. Plus, we'll have a Question and Answer segment for local parents, where local parents share their experiences and advice. This week parents are discussing how to help children sleep and stay asleep through the night.

Culinary Corner-

This week Culinary expert Natalia Motola celebrates St. Patty's Day with Patch readers. She'll explain how to make delicious corned beef and cabbage and tell readers where to buy the best ingredients in Town and Country and Manchester.

These stories and much more will be posted this week. If you have something you'd like to see us write about, e-mail Gabrielle.Biondo@Patch.com.