Nashua’s new land use code should be in place by end of 2025
The goal of the land use code update is to align land use regulations and zoning ordinances with the vision of the city’s Imagine Nashua Master Plan.
Author: Mya Blanchard/Nashua Ink Link
Economic development projects for economic mobility plan and branding initiative
Economic development director Liz Hannum presented a new approach to economic mobility and the city’s branding and placemaking initiatives during the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 State of the City Luncheon on March 19.
Nashua aims to have project recommendation for redevelopment of Elm Street Middle School by March
During an administrative services working group, Nashua's director of administrative services outlined the process for choosing one of the proposed projects and what the timeline will look like
Aldermen remove Commuter Rail Feasibility Study from ‘package deal’ resolution in split decision
On Jan. 7, Nashua Community Development Director Matt Sullivan said that, while he would prefer the commuter rail project move forward to maintain momentum, it could wait until the next budget process.
CLF and Riverfront Landing to file brief for appeal in asphalt plant case to Supreme Court
There has been widespread opposition toward the asphalt plant throughout the community in Nashua, with many having spoken out at public hearings, including members of CLF
Nashua Housing Trust Fund Committee would like the ability to loan money for housing projects
Community development director Matt Sullivan spoke of a resolution that would dissolve the housing expendable trust fund and establish a housing revolving fund
Nashua’s drug court offers an alternative to incarceration, treatment
With about a 60% success rate, drug court programs are considered the most successful form of criminal justice intervention
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Is unemployment uptick a concern in NH?
So far this year, the unemployment rate is ticking up, reaching 3% in February and 3.1% in March through July, and dipping slightly back to 3% in August
From Lakes Region to Global Stage: ePropelled Expands to Lead Drone Motor Production
ePropelled earns DoD supply chain certification, boosting U.S. drone dominance
Littleton Regional Healthcare selects Dartmouth Health as preferred future partner
After two years of extensive evaluation of various affiliation models, the Littleton Regional Healthcare (LRH) Board of Trustees has chosen Dartmouth Health (DH) as its preferred partner. LRH and DH have signed a letter of intent, which serves as the next step toward LRH joining the Dartmouth Health system.
NH trade mission to Canada seen as having positive results
Gov. Kelly Ayotte led the visit, which included a selection of policymakers as well as businesspeople representing a wide array of enterprises.
Jim Loomis, Bottomline Technologies co-founder, dies at 75
James “Jim” Loomis, co-founder of Portsmouth-based Bottomline Technologies, passed away on Sept. 6 in his hometown of Dover after a period of declining health. He was 75. After its creation in 1989 with business partner Daniel McGurl, Bottomline became a worldwide leader in automated business payments and cash management.
Keene Housing expands solar energy efforts with new installations in Monadnock Region
The nonprofit and ReVision Energy expand renewable energy portfolio with new solar panels across five properties in the Monadnock Region
Note from the field: The outdoor economy is everyone’s economy
New Hampshire’s $4B outdoor economy supports 32,000 jobs and ranks 8th in the nation.
I-95 median barrier: $4.6M project approved after NH highway deaths
A nearly $4.6 million contract has been awarded for the construction of a five-mile median barrier on Interstate 95 in New Hampshire with the goal to prevent highway deaths.
NH residential real estate: ‘Still very much a seller’s market’
While home prices might be moderating in other parts of the country, the median price of a single-family house in New Hampshire rose to $550,000 in August, the second highest price point this current year. That price is just $3,000 more than the $547,000 recorded in July, but it is $47,500 more than January’s $502,500. The highest median price in 2025 was $569,450, recorded in June and the most ever recorded in the state.
