Author: Ashley Saari-Monadnock Ledger-Transcript

Jaffrey bridge and roundabout project gets underway

The first phase of the construction is the bridge, which began in April and is now underway. The entire project is expected to take about three years, concluding in May of 2028.

Greenville rehab center decision continued again

The proposal would renovate one of the town’s empty former mill buildings into a 66-bed facility, with parking both on-site and at a nearby lot

Old Homestead Farm proposes short-stay cabins to supplement event business

A previously approved event business on Greenville Road in New Ipswich may be seeking an expansion before it gets off the ground, adding short-stay cabins to a planned event venue.

Jaffrey approves water main replacements for Squantum Road, funds sidewalk replacements

Capital reserve set to reserve capital for sidewalks updates ... plus articles passed for water main replacement, wastewater lagoon closures

Temple audit studies current housing and needs of residents

The median age of residents in Temple is rising, its households small and housing expensive, a study of the town’s housing needs found. The Temple Planning Board is undergoing an audit of its zoning code and assessment of community needs…

Silver Scone neighbors allege two board members showed bias during public hearing

Neighbors opposed to the Silver Scone tea party business on River Road have alleged that Zoning Board of Adjustment members showed bias during the public hearing on the case last month, and should recuse themselves from deliberating on approving a…

Silver Scone neighbors allege two board members showed bias during public hearing

Bias concerns a board member who 'liked' a Facebook post discussing the house in question being used as a business

Ex-Jaffrey resident talks about her life as Supreme Court Justice Jackson’s assistant

In Amos Fortune talk, Jennifer Gruda traces her 10-year relationship with the judge

Employees protest MilliporeSigma’s vax mandate

Workers assail company as Dec. 8 deadline looms

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Think tank: Headwinds developing for NH economy

The unstoppable New Hampshire economy of the post-COVID years is running into economic headwinds of higher unemployment and inflation, a nonpartisan economic research firm said in late August. No definitive evidence points to a recession, the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute said in an economic issues brief.

NH launches first-of-its-kind forestry certification to grow workforce

Free credentialing program is designed to boost timber industry workforce

Building Blocks In The Floor Of A Children's Room

State reports more than 5,000 now enrolled in New Hampshire Child Care Scholarship Program

In the last budget cycle, lawmakers had expanded eligibility for the scholarship to families making up to 85% of the state median income.

Rail-biking business at risk by Greenway Trail expansion

Concord considers $535K rail purchase to extend Greenway Trail, raising questions for Scenic Railriders

Judge tosses bulk of Hampton cell tower lawsuit

A federal judge has rejected most of telecommunications developer Vertex Towers’ legal challenge to build a 150-foot cellular tower on residential land in Hampton, dealing the company a significant setback.

Judge rules NH is not funding an adequate education

Superior Court Judge David Ruoff has once again ruled that the state has shirked its duty to fund an adequate education and this time further held that local school property taxes, which vary in rate from one municipality to another, are themselves unconstitutional.