Bain Capital, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority acquire NH’s Merchants Fleet
Founded in 1962 by Irving Singer, company has grown to be 4th-largest fleet management firm in nation
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New Collection Division director at NHDRA ... and more
Brady Sullivan to pay $25,000 penalty for lead violations at Rhode Island property
EPA hits Manchester company for unlicensed work at Pawtucket mill renovation
An ‘F’ in infrastructure drove state’s low business-friendliness ranking
New Hampshire ranks 35th overall in CNBC survey
Elm Grove Properties to build 74 affordable housing units in Salem
$20 million development to be located near Tuscan Village
New Hampshire ranks 35th in national business-friendliness rankings
A newly released list from CNBC doesn’t contain very good news for New Hampshire and its self-image as a business-friendly state. In its rankings of “America’s Top States for Business 2022,” the cable business news channel puts New Hampshire firmly…
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SBDC, Tech Alliance offer free cyber reviews
Big mixed-use project in Exeter will include 224 residential units
Developer seeks Invest NH grant as ‘a critical component’ for development
Realtor survey: Limited housing supply put a big damper on home sales
National NAR profile also finds big jump in annual sales volume
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Sununu's three circuit court picks breeze through hearings … and more
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Dempsey wins Caroline and Martin Gross Fellowship … and more
Manchester rents increased by 1.8 percent in June, report finds
Year-over-year growth shows signs of easing, but still stands at 11.7 percent
Opinion: The era of cheap American natural gas is simply over
New Hampshire has to seriously start building a renewable energy infrastructure to get out of the rate crisis we’re in
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NH’s Lamphere elected president of national crime victim compensation board group
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New city attorney in Portsmouth, Garrett admitted to NH Bar … and more
People and Property: Real Estate and Construction News From Around NH
Manchester issues affordable housing RFP, ribbon-cutting set for Franklin whitewater park … and more
Berlin greenhouse construction to begin next month
First of two facilities will produce lettuce
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Shaheen & Gordon adds estate planning attorneys, Schilling earns honor … and more
Nashua aluminum can plant hailed as meeting need of region’s beverage makers
Facility to meet growing demand for craft brewers, other smaller producers shut out by large manufacturers
Manchester rents jumped 3.2 percent in May, up 14 percent in year
Report finds 2-bedroom costs average $1,756 a month in Queen City, higher than Denver, Atlanta and Phoenix
BIA roundtables seek to shape organization’s public policy agenda
10 meetings to be held in June across New Hampshire
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NHLA receives IOLTA grant … and more
Employers lament lack of workforce housing in New London area
‘The reality is employees cannot find anything to rent, let alone own,’ says one
U.S. Labor Department renews bid to target food service industry wage-hour violations
Agency says infractions found in 85% of industry investigations
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New attorneys at Drummond Woodsum, DRM … and more
Chinburg’s Franklin mixed-use project gets $25.4 million financing package
Redevelopment of Stevens Mill will include apartments, commercial space
Wages in New Hampshire are rising fast, but not faster than inflation
Latest statistics show average 4% rise in pay since last year, but regional inflation is over 7%
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New hires at Hinckley Allen, Shaheen & Gordon … and more
Netherlands-based life sciences firm to set up U.S. headquarters in Keene
Detact Diagnostics CEO says location is ‘ideal’ for expansion
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McLane, Sulloway and Sheehan Phinney firms add attorneys … and more
What kind of impact does a home sale have on New Hampshire’s economy?
Realtors survey puts average effect of each transaction at $156,100
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NHBA President’s Award winners announced
CDFA launches program launched at aiding under-served business owners
Community Navigator Program ‘next evolution for New Hampshire’s small business development’
New Hampshire to reap 1,200 new jobs in Fidelity’s latest hiring spree
One-tenth of company’s addition of 12,000 new jobs worldwide slated to be based at Merrimack campus
Male attorneys in NH more satisfied at work than female, BIPOC counterparts
NH Bar foundation releases wide-ranging survey of over 1,700 members
U.S. Senate panel grills company over substandard military housing
Company that operates Portsmouth Shipyard complex comes under fire from senators, including Hassan
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NH gun deaths topped motor vehicle deaths in 2020
NH had seventh-highest effective property tax rate in 2021, report says
Average single-family tax bill in state was $6,698, study finds
New York REIT acquires Newington shopping center for $104 million
510,000-square-foot The Crossings anchored by Trader Joe’s, Aldi
Shaheen, Hassan will vote to support Judge Jackson for Supreme Court
Democrats target April 8 for full Senate confirmation vote
Maine man charged after allegedly threatening NH judge
Felony threatening charges filed over child support ruling
Employers’ input sought in regional housing needs survey
Planning commissions seek their help in gauging current, future needs
Portsmouth Music Hall unveils plans for new-look downtown venue
With nightclub atmosphere, newly named The Lounge to replace The Loft space
Legislative Preview: The week ahead for New Hampshire lawmakers
BPT cut, cannabis legalization, help for childcare facilities are on the agenda
Shaheen-sponsored bill seeks to expand broadband resources for small businesses
Measure would enhance SBA programs to broaden access
English soccer club rejects Binnie family purchase offer
Team officials say $40 million bid is too low
‘Missing middle’ housing bill heads to floor of New Hampshire House
Measure would allow construction of up to four units in areas served by water, sewer
Department of Business and Economic Affairs launches statewide project to address housing needs
Regional planning commissions enlisted to develop ideas, strategies for communities
Yankee Clipper Inn sold in North Conway
One of town’s first motels acquired by firm that owns other hotel properties there
Catholic Medical Center to pay $3.8 million to resolve kickback claim
‘Free call coverage’ arrangement violated federal law, government says
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ARMI board says it plans to review Kamen’s ties to Epstein
The board of directors for ARMI, the government-funded Manchester research project led by inventor Dean Kamen, is meeting to discuss its next steps in the wake of newly released documents showing Kamen’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
‘Caution and conversion’ was the commercial real estate theme in 2025
Recent reports show that the conversion of office space to residential units drove the commercial market last year
Guardrails, not barriers
NH Tech Alliance task force maps AI in New Hampshire
Officials concerned about Medicaid law conflicts
Some state officials and lawmakers are concerned that New Hampshire’s incoming Medicaid premium system may conflict with provisions in Congress’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
AMR releases year-end opioid overdose stats for Nashua & Manchester
American Medical Response (AMR) released its annual suspected opioid overdose statistical report earlier this month for New Hampshire’s two largest cities, Manchester and Nashua. Both communities experienced record low numbers.
Foam recycling trial run planned for Dublin
Dublin is considering whether to join 27 other New Hampshire towns in a statewide Styrofoam recycling program and will host a trial foam collection event on Saturday, Jan. 31, with a snow date of Feb. 7.
Coalition addresses increase in electricity rate
Following news of Nashua Community Power’s increased electricity rate for the next rate period, Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire (CPCNH) gave a presentation to the Board of Aldermen (BOA) during a special meeting to discuss the rate change and give an overview of Nashua Community Power.
Judge dismisses Hampton lawsuit over property taxes
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by more than 70 Hampton taxpayers who argued the town’s 2024 revaluation — which led to increased tax bills — was conducted unfairly and unlawfully.
New research shows high costs, limited funding led to decline in early education programs in NH
Slim profit margins, high operating costs, low staff compensation and limited government funding led to an 11% net loss in licensed child care programs in New Hampshire between 2017 and 2025, according to new research from the UNH Carsey School of Public Policy.
