Federal labor department finds local restaurant violated rules on tips, overtime
A U.S. Department of Labor investigation found Tito's Taqueria owed more than $62,000 in back wages and withheld tips to 126 employees across three locations
Author: Hunter Oberst/Keene Sentinel
Local homeowners sought for design project
The Southwest Region Planning Commission is seeking Monadnock Region homeowners interested in adding an accessory dwelling unit to volunteer their properties as design case studies as part of the Monadnock Region ADU Design Challenge
Project envisions a new look for Keene’s Gilbo Avenue
Keene State students were challenged to revamp Gilbo Avenue into an extension of Main Street in a collection of mixed-use buildings
Affordable housing project at former Keene school site gets $1M boost
New affordable apartments will be the first phase of this project, with 30 more slated for beginning of summer 2025
City officials still tweaking proposed casino ordinance
Discussions over where casinos belong in Keene are continuing at City Hall, as staff work to develop a zoning ordinance that would determine their placement.
Keene passes ‘cottage-court’ ordinance to promote small-scale development
City officials hope the change will diversify the kinds of units developers can build, thereby offering more places to live
Developer sues Swanzey zoning, planning boards
Avanru Development Group argues years of legal tug of war caused unnecessary, costly project delays
Keene CIP estimates higher cost for downtown work; outlines other projects
Projects include the upcoming downtown infrastructure work to a Robin Hood Park revamp
Keene looks to ‘cottage courts’ as option amid housing squeeze
Keene is drafting zoning regulations to allow for the development of more miniature types of living
Keene residents and officials discuss smaller-format housing possibilities
Push by the city for different types of development comes as Keene faces a housing squeeze
Keene looks to ‘cottage courts’ as option amid housing squeeze
City drafting zoning regulations for development of miniature living options in certain areas
Troy Mills developer sues town over promise of sewer and water access
Christopher Eric Farris sues Troy for $2.5m due to lack of promised sewer, water connection
Keene business owner proposes casino in Central Square building
But a zoning change would put a stop to those plans, if city councilors approve it in the new year
RTK request further ratchets up tension between officials in Keene, Cheshire County
Saying Cheshire County Administrator Chris Coates had put him in a "most difficult position," Keene Fire Chief Donald Farquhar has provided the city council and Cheshire County with copies of a federal complaint he signed alleging the county misused $3.5…
Keene City Council set to vote on new recommendations for lower Winchester Street project
Proposal includes two new roundabouts along the corridor connecting the Elm City to Swanzey
Keene zoning change continues discussion about need for housing
Vacant property being slated for Monadnock Conservancy headquarters at center of year-long negotiations
Keene zoning amendment would keep casinos out of downtown
Keene Planning Board to meet Nov. 13 to discuss locations for charitable gaming facilities
New Swanzey storage proposal draws concerns
The Swanzey Planning Board opened the matter for public comment on the site plan at its Sept. 14 meeting, and it’s scheduled to continue.
Three projects could significantly boost workforce housing in Peterborough
Town’s lack of housing linked to worker shortage in region
Swanzey considering 18-unit housing proposal
Two 8-unit buildings and a duplex proposed for 'higher salary' working professionals
$1m grant to help fund brownfield cleanups in Keene area
Monadnock Economic Development Corp. one of 10 agencies to receive an EPA grant
New fund seeks to spur affordable housing development in Monadnock Region
Monadnock Interfaith Project spearheads public-private initiative
Federal investigation underway into fatality at Keene wastewater treatment plant
OSHA sees possible six-month probe into accident
New bus routes, on-demand public transit in the works for Monadnock Region
SWRPC looking at increased availability of fixed bus routes and microtransit
More news from NHBR:
Newport firm closes amid alleged embezzlement
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.
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.
Sig Sauer seeks FBI, Homeland Security support
The entreaty comes as part of a lengthy statement Sig Sauer released July 29 as it continues to push back against allegations that the P320 is unsafe.
Q&A Interview with Anna Brown, executive director for Citizens Count
In 2013, Brown joined Citizens Count, rising to executive director in 2020, and last year joined the Warren B. Rudman Center at the UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law
Shocking country’s energy policies, one volt at a time
Renewable energy and climate change initiatives suddenly face significant headwinds
Implications from 1st Circuit’s decision on health care
Earlier this year on February 18, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit issued a significant decision with implications not only for companies in the health care industry, but for any organization doing business with the federal government.
Keene settles with fire captain for over $300K
Keene recently settled with a former fire captain who’d alleged he was wrongfully terminated, an agreement between him and the city shows.
Expect more federal scrutiny of health care industry
The U.S. Department of Justice is primed to investigate fraud and abuse.
Another lawsuit delays Steeplegate Mall demolition
JCPenney has sued the Steeplegate Mall’s owner, Onyx Partners, which wants to tear down most of Steeplegate and build some 600 apartments as well as businesses such as Costco or perhaps Whole Foods.
