Housing champions are ‘communities of the willing’
New survey from the NH Association of Realtors shows that the lack of affordable housing weighs heavily on Granite Staters
Author: Paul Briand
Massachusetts tech company moving to NH, bringing 500 jobs to Salem
A major health care and security technology company that’s been headquartered in Peabody, Mass., for almost 50 years is pulling up stakes and moving to Salem, N.H., bringing with it 500 jobs. Analogic Corp. is moving to 9 Northeastern Boulevard in Salem, needing more room for its research and manufacturing operations.
A six-figure middle class
To be considered middle class in 2019, a household in New Hampshire needed a minimum annual income of $83,151. By 2023, that jumped to $108,470, according to new data from ConsumerAffairs, a journal of consumer research. That latest bit of data gives New Hampshire the distinction of having the second highest middle-class threshold rank in the United States, trailing only its neighbor Massachusetts.
Net metering in limbo
Net metering allows customers to receive credit for excess electricity they generate and then add back to the electrical grid. The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission in an early December decision let net metering stand at its current rate but left no assurances of what the future — if any — there is for continuing net metering.
Housing advocates push for better policy results in 2025
Enthusiasm among housing advocates is high to increase the residential supply throughout New Hampshire, but 2024 results are mixed
Here’s what to know about Susan Cole, the 2025 president of the NHAR
Cole is committed to the association’s continuing task of trying to get more housing stock built in the Granite State
United Way child care study in NH points to need for greater business engagement
The Child Care, Business & Employer Partnership Project seeks to quantify child care challenges in New Hampshire and engage business community to adopt more family-friendly policies
Between a rock and a hard place
Lack of housing inventory has dual effect on NH revenue
New heat pump compressor tech developed in NH is out of this world
A New Hampshire company will use a federal grant to bring space-worthy compressor technology down to Earth to better heat and cool people’s homes.
Data shows gambling is driving force in NH sin tax revenue
For FY 2024, all the games and gambling under the NH Lottery Commission outperformed tobacco and liquor tax revenue — by a lot
New guaranteed transfer program could help NH college enrollments
The New Hampshire Transfer Guarantee program assures eligible Granite State students can receive guaranteed admission to the college or university of their choice
Fed rate cut has had little effect on NH housing so far
So far in New Hampshire, the Fed’s interest rate cut in September that was meant, in part, to ignite a more balanced housing market by lowering home mortgage interests has been a dud
Conference addresses housing needs: Is Montana an example for NH?
Several presenters, including a Montana state senator, addressed challenges and possible solutions to the housing crisis in the Granite State at NH Housing's 2024 Housing & Economic Conference on Oct. 23
Can new law help day care log jams in NH?
A new state law that went into effect in September could make day care more available in residential neighborhoods
Medicare changes in NH roil senior health market
Medicare recipients enter disruptive enrollment period as insurance carriers have changed plans, exited certain counties or decided to leave the state altogether
Banks in transition
A bank president retires, another bank rebrands
Black Mountain sale a harbinger of activity as NH resorts gear up for winter
New Hampshire winter resorts prepare for the 2024-25 season with facility improvements and trail-blasting
NH Realtor group won’t endorse but is keeping eye on 2024 election
What the candidates for governor are saying about housing
York IE partners with JP Morgan to rev up startups
A new partnership with banking giant JP Morgan gives York IE, a Manchester-based advisory and investment firm, more fuel to rev up technology startups.
Lower interest rates a help — but not a fix — for NH housing
Housing interest rates may start to drop through the rest of 2024 and into 2025, a positive sign for the residential real estate market in New Hampshire
‘Soft power’ is a better weapon than military might on the global stage
Military power is most often seen as the regulator of world stability. But soft power, one that uses economic development, can be a better influencer of global behavior, according to participants Sept. 3 in a forum held by the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire. The forum featured Enoh Ebong, director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, and U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.
Novocure opens new U.S. headquarters in Portsmouth
Novocure opened its new U.S. headquarters in Portsmouth on Sept. 3 with officials praising its work on cancer treatments they say will help cement the state as the epicenter of life-altering health discoveries.
Novo Nordisk seeks sizeable workforce increase
Novo Nordisk in West Lebanon is looking to hire 40 people in 2024, a 10% increase in its current headcount of about 400 as it continues its work to improve the lives of people with certain ailments.
NH home prices moderate in July but market is still hot
A greater moderation of pricing and the availability of more property for sale is signaling a cooling in what has been a red-hot residential real estate market
Office vacancies rise. Can housing fill the void?
Commercial-to-housing proposals offer a possible solution for much-need housing, but a larger conflict rears its ugly head: zoning
BAE Systems and Manchester Community College develop cybersecurity worker pipeline
MCC-BAE program helps to produce much-needed IT, cybersecurity talent for hard-to-fill positions
UNH seeks RFPs on The Edge development project
Facility to be built facility with NOAA funds for creation of a new Center of Excellence for Operational Ocean and Great Lakes Mapping
New AI tool at Elliot an improvement for patients and doctors
DAX tool can help providers complete medical reports and charts in real time
Another month, another record increase in state’s median home price
$538,000 mark set new record, fourth in four months
Exeter startup helps defense contractors with cybersecurity compliance
GovSky builds a cybersecurity compliance software platform for government contractors, helping companies meet new federal requirements.
Investment shows growth in NH casino gaming
Gambling model 'unique' to New Hampshire making strides with local nonprofits and entertainment venues
Strong enough to take the hits
People who drive and analyze the New Hampshire economic engine agree that interest rates, inflation, housing and child care are the challenges facing an otherwise strong New Hampshire economy at mid-year.
What is influencing insurance rates in New Hampshire?
Home and car insurance rates have risen nationally due to inflation, extreme weather events and litigation
NH broadband expansion coming to ‘bridge gaps’ to internet access
Digital Equity Plan and Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program will cover broadband expansion, transportation, climate/energy needs
For a third straight month, NH home prices reach record level
With the price of single-family homes and current median price, 'it’s easy to see' why homebuyers can't find an affordable home
Lebanon-based Simbex acquired by helmet-maker Riddell
Partnership bears fruit with wearable, helmet-based impact monitoring system designed to alert when athletes sustain significant impacts during games
Q1 real estate in NH: a mixed bag for residential, office, industrial
Report shows there’s too much office space to rent, too little residential housing for sale and a stabilizing trend for industrial/warehouse space
PFAS busting partnership offers ‘forever chemical’ mitigation services
Northeast Purification Systems and Revive Environmental partner to launch the PFAS Annihilator to ease growing effects of chemicals
Single-family home price in NH hits record high — yet again
In April, median price of a single-family home has jumped to $515,000 due to high demand, lack of inventory
New Hampshire seeks to bolster alcohol sales on I-95
NH Liquor Commission seeks buyer to redevelop two properties for a 22,000-square-foot Liquor Outlets on both sides of I-95
Why are drivers in NH — and everywhere — going insanely fast?
Surely, you’ve seen it — drivers on the roads going crazy, crazy fast. You might even be guilty of it. “Yes, we have absolutely seen it,” said New Hampshire State Police Lt. Christopher Storm.
Lawsuit settlement not a panacea for rising house prices
April home price hits half a million in NH
Infrastructure donations to UNH teams help ‘broaden’ national profile
But the university’s overall operating budget is shrinking
PlaneSense spreads wings westward
Fractional aircraft ownership company PlaneSense eliminates fees for jet fleets heading west
‘Collective humanitarianism’ marks donations to Common Man’s Ukraine relief effort
Partnership with outdoor gear company NEMO sparks journey of sleeping bags, donations to Ukrainian children and families in need
Paul Forte retires as CEO of FedPoint
After 22 years at the helm of the federal insurance and benefits company, Forte leaves behind a strong legacy of advocating for public health and health care workers
Lower mortgage rates will help — but won’t solve — housing crisis in NH
New U.S. Bank report details the impact of higher interest rates on today's housing market in New Hampshire
ReVision: Community solar farms give everyone access to renewable energy
For people who don't have solar installations, community solar farms offer environmental and financial benefits
Tom Day proud of improvements, his experience as Gunstock GM
General manager of Gunstock Mountain resort retires after four years on the job
With spring on horizon, demand for homes will rise but supply won’t keep up
NHAR president expects an increase in listings, but not enough to ease demand
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Newport firm closes amid alleged embezzlement
Relax & Co., which provided an array of services to property owners in the Lake Sunapee area, had already been forced to lay off workers earlier this month.
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.
Sig Sauer seeks FBI, Homeland Security support
The entreaty comes as part of a lengthy statement Sig Sauer released July 29 as it continues to push back against allegations that the P320 is unsafe.
Q&A Interview with Anna Brown, executive director for Citizens Count
In 2013, Brown joined Citizens Count, rising to executive director in 2020, and last year joined the Warren B. Rudman Center at the UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law
Shocking country’s energy policies, one volt at a time
Renewable energy and climate change initiatives suddenly face significant headwinds
Implications from 1st Circuit’s decision on health care
Earlier this year on February 18, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit issued a significant decision with implications not only for companies in the health care industry, but for any organization doing business with the federal government.
Keene settles with fire captain for over $300K
Keene recently settled with a former fire captain who’d alleged he was wrongfully terminated, an agreement between him and the city shows.
Expect more federal scrutiny of health care industry
The U.S. Department of Justice is primed to investigate fraud and abuse.
Another lawsuit delays Steeplegate Mall demolition
JCPenney has sued the Steeplegate Mall’s owner, Onyx Partners, which wants to tear down most of Steeplegate and build some 600 apartments as well as businesses such as Costco or perhaps Whole Foods.
