Author: Ashley Saari-Monadnock Ledger-Transcript

Rindge Zoning Board approves special exceptions for 52 new housing units off Route 119

The Rindge Zoning Board approved two special exceptions for connected development projects, which plan for a total of 52 new housing units off of Route 119.

MilliporeSigma’s Prescott Road project gets green light for grading in wetland buffer

The Jaffrey Zoning Board approved a request on March 3 allowing grading and earthwork within wetland setbacks on Prescott Road as part of MilliporeSigma’s plan to improve wastewater treatment capacity at its facility.

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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