Matt Connors of Gemini Electric Inc. named president of Associated General Contractors of NH for 2024
Matt Connors, owner of Gemini Electric of Auburn, NH, was named the president of the association for 2024 at the Associated General Contractors of New Hampshire Annual Meeting on December 6, 2024, held at the Grappone Center in Concord.
Matt has been a member of the association since 2002 and has served on the AGC of NH Board of Directors for the past 13 years. Since its founding in 1990, Gemini Electric Inc. has taken a bold and enterprising approach to electrical contracting, with a view toward the long term.
Every project taken on must have the potential to result in a win-win situation for both Gemini and its customer. “The only way we will do a job for you is the right way,” says president Matt Connors, who was voted past Businessman of
the Year in NH.
Badger Peabody & Smith Realty relocates to 603 Main Street in Gorham
Badger Peabody & Smith Realty was previously located at 180 Main Street in Berlin. The office has relocated to 603 Main Street in Gorham, a location closer to retail traffic in a newly redesigned office building.
Broker/Owner Andy Smith said, “We really wanted to find a location between both Berlin and Gorham that would be easy for our sellers and buyers to get to. When the opportunity came to purchase the existing building at 603 Main Street, we couldn’t resist. With eight offices throughout the ‘603,’ the address as well seemed perfect. It all came together so well.”
The building was renovated by Phil Chabot, an experienced contractor in Berlin. Chabot had been the original builder of the building in 2007.
Smith added, “Phil and his team did a great job. They obviously understood the building and were able to renovate the space to meet our needs by creating a conference room, spacious offices for all the agents, a well-functioning reception area and more. We are looking forward to meeting clients and customers in our new location.”
Agents and staff at the Berlin/Gorham office include Don Lapointe, Jeff Gagnon, Kate Frisk, Pranee Powers, Executive Assistant Rhonda Lapointe and Managing Broker Brendan Battenfelder.
According to statistics from the Prime MLS, the Berlin/Gorham office of Badger Peabody & Smith Realty worked on over 136 transactions throughout 2023 with grand total sales over $27 million dollars.
Smith added, “When we look at transaction numbers, to us it shows just how many sellers and buyers our agents helped in a year. They helped people sell their properties, assisted new homeowners and more. For us, it is such a rewarding career, and our agents do a great job— they are professionals at negotiation, they are experts at marketing properties, and they go above and beyond for the sellers and buyers. We are looking forward to another stellar year in this new office location.”
Colliers leases 14,283 SF to Vicson Global, LLC at Century Park
Colliers, a leader in commercial real estate services, is pleased to announce Vicson Global, LLC, signed a five-year lease for 14,283 square feet at 1 Wall Street in Hudson, NH.
Hugo Overdeput and Andrew Robbins, of Colliers’ Manchester office, represented the landlord, and Jim Goddard, of Coldwell Banker Realty, represented the tenant in the transaction.
Montcalm Golf Club hosts New Hampshire Open Championship
Montcalm Golf Club, one of New England’s premier golf courses located in Enfield, New Hampshire, will host the New Hampshire Open Championship June 20-22, 2024. The 54-hole tournament consists of stroke play (18 holes per day) with a cut to the low 40 players after 36 holes (through Friday) showcasing the top 27 players on Saturday.
Montcalm Golf Club
The tournament’s maximum field size of 156 players will compete with morning and afternoon pairings and tee times. The award-winning 6,829-yard Montcalm Golf Course offers rolling hills of velvet fairways and greens along with panoramic mountain views of Killington, Vermont’s Green Mountains, and Mount Ascutney.
“Montcalm Golf Club is a quintessential New Hampshire mountain golf course that players in the southern part of the state don’t often experience,” said Steve Rogers, Montcalm’s Director of Golf and Head Golf Professional. “Our elevated tees and greens and rolling fairways will test all players including the State’s best.”
Added the New Hampshire Golf Association, “Montcalm joins a long list of premier New Hampshire courses that have hosted the New Hampshire Open Championship. They have hosted several NHGA Championships over the past decade and we continue to hear from our participants Montcalm’s golf course offers a challenging, but fair set up,” said Kinsey Hoffmann, Tournament Director of New Hampshire Golf Association. “It was a natural fit for Montcalm to host one of the longest running and most prestigious championships in New Hampshire.”
Ruais: Grants are ‘just the beginning’ of our work to make housing affordable for residents
Manchester mayor recently announced the receipt of two significant grants from the State of New Hampshire, aimed at supporting the development of affordable housing in the city of Manchester.
The most recent grants totaling $1.42 million, have been awarded for two essential affordable housing projects. The first project, located at 351 Chestnut St., is set to create 98 affordable housing units, while the second project at 345 Chestnut St., will contribute an additional 44 affordable units to the community.
In addition to these recent grants, the state has previously awarded $230,000 for two smaller projects, demonstrating an ongoing partnership and shared commitment to improving housing affordability within the city.
Mayor Ruais expressed gratitude for the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs’ support, saying, “These grants are a testament to the collaborative efforts between the State of New Hampshire and the City of Manchester to make affordable housing a reality for our residents. Within these funds, we can continue to build a stronger community and these grants are just the beginning of our work to make housing affordable for our residents.”
“I would also like to thank the Manchester Planning and Community Development Department for all of their hard work over the last year to make this project happen for the city.”
The combined award of $1.65 million will play a crucial role in advancing our city’s mission to provide quality, affordable housing options for our residents. The projects at 345 and 351 Chestnut Street represent significant strides toward meeting the city’s housing goals. — Manchester Ink Link
Another piece of Chinese owned property in Nashua has come to the public’s attention — the former Daniel Webster College property, encompassing some 52 acres. Nashua Mayor Jim Donchess encouraged the Board of Aldermen on Sept. 9 to pass a resolution giving him the authority to seek state and/or federal funds to purchase the property, currently owned by Xinhua Education Consulting Services Corp.
The nonprofit and ReVision Energy expand renewable energy portfolio with new solar panels across five properties in the Monadnock Region
While home prices might be moderating in other parts of the country, the median price of a single-family house in New Hampshire rose to $550,000 in August, the second highest price point this current year. That price is just $3,000 more than the $547,000 recorded in July, but it is $47,500 more than January’s $502,500. The highest median price in 2025 was $569,450, recorded in June and the most ever recorded in the state.
ApprenticeshipNH has partnered with Associated Builders and Contractors of New Hampshire/Vermont and Elm Grove Companies to launch New Hampshire’s first registered apprenticeship program (RAP) for maintenance technicians
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Relax & Co., which provided an array of services to property owners in the Lake Sunapee area, had already been forced to lay off workers earlier this month.
