Luxury sales becoming more common as market prices continue
As the state’s median prices continue to rise, million-dollar and higher price tags are no longer an anomaly
Author: Michaela Towfighi-Concord Monitor
Duprey land donation hits snag over tax dispute
Developer Steve Duprey wants the city to take ownership of a piece of land at the former Lincoln Financial campus and help turn it into badly needed new housing in Concord
As housing costs rise, experts say zoning reform needed to encourage development
Across the country, concerted efforts to build more housing can serve as a road map for New Hampshire
Old mills in Franklin sat empty for years. Now, they’re state-of-the-art housing.
The shuttered mills off Central Street downtown are now transformed into a mixed-use mecca of residential, commercial and green space for Franklin residents, after a renovation by Chinburg Properties
Before Sanborn’s casino, developers looked to put housing on East Concord site
To Concord Mayor, losing potential housing to a casino development was not an outcome he favored
Gubernatorial candidates on the housing crisis: root causes and resolutions vary
New Hampshire needs 60,000 more units by 2030 to meet demand as homelessness continues to rise
Concord passes on state forest sale, sold to adjacent manufactured home park owners who have no plans to develop
The state decided to sell 30 acres of protected forest to nearby landowners after the city of Concord declined to match the $132,000 purchase price
Despite governor’s order, hundreds of properties seized for unpaid taxes during pandemic
From March 2020 to June 2021, 75 towns and cities across the state seized 242 properties from Granite Staters
As Concord continues to increase taxes, those on a fixed income fear what’s next
With a proposed $170.5 million budget in Concord for the 2024-25 fiscal year, residents will see another tax increase of nearly 4%
Concord solidifies plan to respond to homelessness
As the number of people experiencing homelessness in the area continues to grow, Concord's committee to end homelessness sets forth agenda
Supportive housing for adults with disabilities in downtown Concord
A lack of housing options forces many adults with intellectual disabilities to live at home with family, while others wait for a spot at a group home to clear. But what’s exceedingly rare and hard to find is independent living.
Despite tough market, New Hampshire housing optimistic about policy and production
The consequences of New Hampshire’s tight housing market have plagued the state for nearly 5 years
At 81, David Emerson still building a model for tiny houses
Woodworker sets out to that building tiny homes 'could be done for a lot less'
With so few apartments available, Concord Housing to pause voucher waitlist
Concord Housing has 30 unused vouchers because recipients are unable to find an apartment
Testimony says bill could increase homelessness
If passed, landlords would need no reason to terminate a lease at the end of the contract with a tenant
New FAFSA will make more students eligible for aid in NH
Several changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid will make more students eligible to receive financial assistance this year.
House subcommittee formed to address state education funding
The state’s education funding formula will be the focus of a select group of lawmakers this session hoping to make it more equitable and pass constitutional muster. The bipartisan group, comprised of members of the House committees on education and…
Seacoast landlord incentive program expands to Concord
Program encourages landlords to rent to people experiencing homelessness
Mixed-use development off Manchester Street set for public hearing after two years of delays
First phase to include multifamily apartments, senior housing, commercial space and more
Shaheen sponsors bill to support resident-owned manufactured housing communities
When the Meredith Trailer Park was put up for sale decades ago, residents feared new ownership would mean the 13-home park would be torn down and redeveloped. But instead of developers capitalizing on the lot, which was prime real estate…
Gimme shelter
Winter emergency housing construction on Pleasant Street in Concord, NH for homeless continues as winter approaches
Judge: Warner officials can’t unresign
Christine Frost and Jody Sloane are no longer elected officials representing the town
With student loan forgiveness quashed, NH graduates on the hook more than most
State ranks second behind Vermont for in-state costs for four-year public colleges
Bond to aid whitewater park raises concerns among Franklin taxpayers
The park is part of a plan to revitalize the city. Now residents are being asked to pay for it.
Federal, local grants help build housing – but NH still has a long way to go
Despite cluster of funding sources, development of affordable housing is getting ‘more difficult’
How NH’s housing crisis is linked to availability of beds at psychiatric hospitals
Without adequate housing supply, transitional programs are stretched thin
In Sununu’s proposed budget, housing funds are a new piece of the puzzle
Governor seeks added $50 million to spur development of affordable units
Student loan forgiveness plan can barely dent Granite Staters’ record debt
In New Hampshire, average owed is $39,950 – highest in the nation
Even with a voucher, people experiencing homelessness struggle to find rentals
Concord mother’s search for housing stymied by cost, few options
New Hampshire businesses respond to white nationalist attacks
Trolled by neo-Nazi hate group, Franklin eatery’s owner urges elected officials to take a stand
Concord planners approve Penacook affordable housing project
CATCH Housing plans 48 units off Loudon Road
New Concord zoning code released
287-page code lays out a new vision for development in Concord
Concord criticized over lack of diversity on city committees and boards
While the city published an equity and diversity policy, no committee or council appointments are being made
ACEC/MA awards Woodard & Curran for their work on the UNH Water Treatment Plant
The new plant treats up to 2 million gallons of water per day for the town of Durham and the UNH campus
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Making a bid on workforce development
New Hampshire employers are seeking polished professionals with real-life experiences, but they may have to look beyond the traditional recruiting methods to find them. One example of an overlooked workforce development program is the NH 4-H Livestock Auction.
What the new child care business tax credit could mean for New Hampshire
As a result of this legislative session, New Hampshire will have a Child Day Care Creation Tax Credit Program for businesses starting in 2027. The state joins 25 others with incentives for businesses to invest in expanding the child care supply.
Rochester looks to block data centers with zoning law. Will it work?
City officials are taking steps they hope will prevent data centers from locating in Rochester.
NH attorney general joins push for federal hemp regulations
New Hampshire is wading into the fight over federal hemp regulation.
Tenovi earns national ranking
Becoming a top-ranked private company in the United States came as a bit of a surprise to the team at Tenovi, a Portsmouth-based developer of connected medical devices.
The wonder of wool
Minus33 Merino Wool Clothing is a new, old company that in 2026 is celebrating 110 years of family ownership in Ashland, a small town in central New Hampshire, as well as a major expansion, all while being fully committed to making the best Merino wool products available.
NH’s commercial real estate holding steady
Interstate 93 corridor is becoming a big draw for both office and industrial
New state law empowers homeowners with ‘balcony’ solar panels
With a new state law set to go into effect with the dawn of a new year in 2027, Granite Staters will be able to install so-called “balcony solar” panels for home use.
Shortening the line: from food insecurity to job security
Gather’s new culinary education program, Fresh Start, is a way to teach people with employment challenges the kitchen skills and life skills they need to have a career in the food service industry
