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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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
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.
NH Tech Alliance is looking for the next great innovator
The NH Tech Alliance is seeking applicants for the 19th annual Product of the Year competition, which will highlight the best innovation from the Granite State over the past year.
Bedford tech company expands with an educated eye toward AI
Enhancing the use of AI is one of the benefits cited in SilverTech’s recent purchase of Ohio-based Paragon, which brings to the table a broad client list that deepens the digital experience agency's portfolio.
NH scores a C- in nationwide housing report card
New England states fared average or below, with Massachusetts and Connecticut receiving failing grades
