Author: Jesseca Timmons/Monadnock Ledger-Transcript

Developers are now pursuing assisted-living facility at Antrim Mills

Antrim’s historic Goodell Mills complex, which dates back to the Civil War era, could soon see new life as an assisted-living and elderly housing facility.

Francestown Zoning Board approves variance to convert short-term rentals to long-term housing

The buildings, which abut the Crotched Mountain Golf Course on 2nd NH Turnpike, were formerly owned by Wyndham Resorts and were operated as timeshares or short-term vacation rentals

Developer proposes assisted living at Antrim Mills site

The proposal calls for an assisted-living facility with around 35 residential units, and would include commercial space for small businesses

Greenfield Meetinghouse construction set to start

Construction on the Greenfield Meetinghouse community center project will start as soon as the town has finalized the contract with Milestone Construction

ConVal School Board scraps CTE project

The ConVal School Board voted Tuesday to drop a proposed bond for renovations to the Region 14 CTE Center and the high school by a vote of 9-1

Peterborough Planning Board, ZBA agree to postpone work on housing ordinance

In 2023, a new state law gave developers to right to build projects including workforce housing at the same density rate as local elderly housing ordinances

ConVal CTE and theater projects could be split

The district is considering asking ConVal towns to approve a bond for $18.76 million to cover the renovations for the high school and the CTE

Antrim Planning Board explores housing options

Tiny homes, cottage courts, cluster housing and short-term rentals are all on the radar of the Antrim Planning Board as the town tries to combat the effects of the statewide housing crisis at the local level

A step forward for ADUs in Greenfield

Greenfield’s recent changes to the town’s zoning bylaws regarding accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, will provide increased opportunity for affordable housing as well as financial opportunity to residents, according to members of the town’s Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Planning Board.

Former home of The Folkway in Peterborough is on the market

Circa-1860 Victorian home on the market after 30 years as restaurant, folk music venue

Peterborough Planning Board passes zoning change

Peterborough Planning Board passes motion to rezone all properties in the Family District to the General Residence District

Parties file briefs in Hancock Inn case

Hancock Inn owner and the Town of Hancock claim Zoning Board's decision regarding a fence was influenced by Hancock Historic District Commission

Peterborough Planning Board hears plans for big projects

Peterborough Planning Board members said Monday night that a proposed 116-unit development off Mercer Avenue is unworkable unless the apartment complex can be accessed from Route 202 rather than from Mercer Drive and Goyette Avenue. About 60 residents of two…

Affordable housing project advances with variance in Peterborough

Catholic Charities receives approval to fill wetland for 32-unit development

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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.