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The fate of a Massachusetts developer’s plans to build 18 upscale condo units on the site of the former Brownie’s Hotel in Hampton Beach are in the hands of the town’s planning board.
As soon as July, the board could grant site plan approve to Dracut, Mass.-based Donik Corp.’s plans to tear down the hotel at 180-182 Ashworth Ave., according to the Hampton Union.
The hotel, which has been in existence since 1940, is expected to operate through the end of this summer.
Donik agreed to acquire the Brownie’s property in January after a May 2016 auction failed to attract a buyer.
If approved by the Planning Board, Hampton Beach Realtor
The Donik proposal is the latest in a string of condo construction projects at the beach – four were built in 2016, according to the newspaper.
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One of the things I enjoy most about working with New Hampshire business owners is hearing what they’re building toward. Whether it’s growth, succession or greater stability, our conversations are almost always about the future.
For many business owners, building wealth is closely tied to the success of the company. But as revenue grows and priorities shift, it can be difficult to know how much cash to keep available, how much to reinvest and when to begin planning for longer-term goals.
Succession planning for your business goes beyond naming the next leader. It involves preserving continuity for your employees and customers, as well as supporting the company’s long-term success.
As we close out Q2 and review the year so far, there are several interesting dynamics at play.
Londonderry’s Town Council is at odds over legal matters pertaining to hiring outside law firms to handle complaints and allegations of misconduct against the town manager.