Author: Roger Stephenson

As NH warms, health ramifications grow

Lyme disease, heat stress, respiratory illnesses expected to increase as temperatures rise

What are farmers to do about climate change?

Over the years, some New Hampshire farmers have shared with me how they see climate change hitting home because of milder winters. The Fourth National Climate Assessment (NCA4) explains how climate change is expected to impact the environments that support…

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Preparation drives long-term business growth

One of the things I enjoy most about working with New Hampshire business owners is hearing what they’re building toward. Whether it’s growth, succession or greater stability, our conversations are almost always about the future.

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Ask the Experts: Is your wealth strategy keeping up with growth?

For many business owners, building wealth is closely tied to the success of the company. But as revenue grows and priorities shift, it can be difficult to know how much cash to keep available, how much to reinvest and when to begin planning for longer-term goals.

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Preparing for a smooth leadership transition

Succession planning for your business goes beyond naming the next leader. It involves preserving continuity for your employees and customers, as well as supporting the company’s long-term success.

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Halfway through 2026 — the market tug of war

As we close out Q2 and review the year so far, there are several interesting dynamics at play.

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Council postpones vote on hiring law firms

Londonderry’s Town Council is at odds over legal matters pertaining to hiring outside law firms to handle complaints and allegations of misconduct against the town manager.

U.S. DOL issues 4 new wage, hour opinion letters

On May 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (DOL) published four new opinion letters addressing a variety of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) questions.

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New lawsuit alleges coordinated fraud

As Service Credit Union (SCU) seeks a new chapter of federal bankruptcy for an unfinished senior living campus in Littleton, it filed a lawsuit in state court last month against the owners and lenders, whom it accuses of coordinated fraud and embezzlement involving a $30 million SCU construction loan.

Court hearing on legality of Woodstock, Vt., police chief’s demotion

The attorney for an ousted police chief argued against the legality of his demotion to patrol officer at a Tuesday, June 30, court hearing. The town’s attorney insisted that the chief’s behavior had violated policy repeatedly and warranted action by the town.