Author: Sara Delavergne

NH housing production reached 20-year high in 2025, but still falls short of demand

In 2025, more than 5,800 housing units were constructed in New Hampshire, the highest number since 2006, according to a new report from the state Department of Business and Economic Affairs. But despite this recent high, the report said the state has met only about 80% of its building goal between 2020 and 2025, which aims to balance the housing market by 2040.

NFL says Bad Bunny is good for business

The backlash over Bad Bunny’s performance during the Patriots–Seahawks Super Bowl halftime show is a good example of when business bumps up against politics.

Ask the Experts: Engineering resilience amid a changing climate

For the last several years, housing and commercial development have been under the spotlight in New Hampshire. Building professionals have had to be creative to address challenges in infrastructure, resilience in the face of a changing climate and a focus on sustainable design. Our expert weighs in on engineering innovations and trends.

In need of nurses

Amid statewide shortage, schools and hospitals aim to increase workforce

State of the City: Mayor urges focus on long term

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais delivered his State of the City on Tuesday, Feb. 10, framing a path to the city’s future through the lens of history.  His speech, at times rapid-fire and metrics-driven and at others raised to the passionate, oratorial tone of a secular civic sermon, addressed a standing-room-only crowd of business and civic leaders at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at St. Anselm College.

Adapting to industry change

Ledyard Bank President & CEO Josephine Moran dives into how the bank is leveraging technology to better serve its clients ... and more

Strafford Nutrition & Meals on Wheels

Strafford Nutrition & Meals on Wheels’ mission is to promote the well-being of the elderly and disabled adults of Strafford County by providing services to foster independence in their own home and to prevent or delay the need for institutional care.

Prescott Park Arts Festival

Prescott Park Arts Festival inspires and connects our community through high-quality arts and education, ensuring access for all and enriching lives across generations.

Foam recycling trial run planned for Dublin

Dublin is considering whether to join 27 other New Hampshire towns in a statewide Styrofoam recycling program and will host a trial foam collection event on Saturday, Jan. 31, with a snow date of Feb. 7.

Coalition addresses increase in electricity rate

Following news of Nashua Community Power’s increased electricity rate for the next rate period, Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire (CPCNH) gave a presentation to the Board of Aldermen (BOA) during a special meeting to discuss the rate change and give an overview of Nashua Community Power.

Tax amnesty

There are no magic wands in tax disputes, but the current New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration (DRA) tax amnesty program is about as close as it gets.

Cold snap and new snowmaker boost Concord’s cross-country ski scene

Despite fresh snow in Concord over a recent weekend, the nonprofit Ski The Beav was busy stashing away as much man-made snow as possible Volunteers began pumping snow onto Beaver Meadow with the newly purchased snowmaker to get the course ready for cross-country skiing and racing.

NFI North

NFI North will continue advancing its mission of empowering individuals and families across New Hampshire and Maine by strengthening services, expanding access and deepening our commitment to community well-being.

The Mayhew Program

Mayhew challenges and helps at-risk New Hampshire boys to believe in themselves, work well with others and find their best. It is the only all-boys program in the state that combines school-year mentoring and a residential summer program for at-risk boys, tuition-free, through high school graduation.

Linda’s Closet

Linda’s Closet assists women in achieving life and career goals by providing donated clothing at no cost. The Closet offers a wide variety of clothing for all aspects of a woman’s life, from professional attire to casual wear, school clothes to formal gowns. Clothing also can be provided to fill emergency needs.

Land For Good

Land For Good’s mission is to expand secure farmland access, tenure and transfer. We connect, assist and engage farmers, landowners, service providers, communities and policymakers to grow equitable farming opportunity and sustainably keep land in agriculture.

NHPR launches “Your Neighbors, Your News,” introducing the faces behind local NH news

NH Public Radio’s new video series, “Your Neighbors, Your News,” introduces you to many of the nearly two dozen talented NHPR reporters, editors, hosts and producers who not only bring you the news that matters most in New Hampshire each day, but are your neighbors in the Granite State, committed to digging for answers you need to better understand our changing state.

Q&A with Predictive Monitor CEO Laurie Masiello

Laurie Masiello spent nearly 40 years sharing an office with her husband, John, at a life sciences service company they co-founded in Massachusetts. At their current business in Nashua, they each have their own office — but only a door separates them.