After the meals tax issues were made public, the mayor and city council said they took action to address process improvements and research the root problems impacting the finance department.
Council voted unanimously to change how the finance department collects meals taxes following backlash from restaurant owners hit with exorbitant bills and fees.
The decision, which was made swiftly and without notice, comes as City Hall is facing backlash regarding bill collection and a lack of communication from city officials.
It was a busy night for the city’s Planning Commission on Tuesday, as it gave the thumbs-up to everything from a boutique hotel in the Fan, to a new Manchester apartment building, to a bridge replacement project near The Diamond.