Brass Tacks
Q. My company is two years old and growing fast. I’m soon going to need more cash. I’ve been advised to try and sell some stock to friends and family, since such funding involves no interest cost or principal repayments.…
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Cook on Concord
Recently, both in New Hampshire Business Review and an op-ed piece in The Union Leader, Ed Mosca offered “A Modest Republican Manifesto.” In it, he placed blame on “Republicans in name only” (RINOs) or “Main Street Republicans” for many of…
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A wine-derful event... Folks who took part in Easter Seals New Hampshire’s 2004 Winter Wine Spectacular will tell you that it quickly became the premier wine tasting north of Boston. And that’s why so many people are looking forward to…
Flotsam & Jetsam
“Too bad that all the people who really know how to run the country are busy driving taxicabs and cutting hair.” - George Burns Professional help The state Republican Party, at the urging of gubernatorial nominee-apparent Bruce Keough, is hoping…
Q&A with Dr. Gary Woods, President, N.H. Medical Society
A California native, Dr. Gary Woods is an orthopedic surgeon who has been in practice in Concord for 22 years. He is currently president of the New Hampshire Medical Society. A graduate of the University of California at Berkley, he…
What parents can do to plan for their children’s future
Financial planning for a child with special needs deserves special attention from every parent. With ever-changing laws and legal procedures, it’s important for families to regularly revisit their financial plans to ensure their sons or daughters with disabilities are well-prepared…
When it comes to capital gains, timing is everything
The dust seems to have settled in the wake of confusion on the taxation of capital gains and dividends, which makes it a good time to review the rules regarding the holding period for long-term capital gains. One less day…
How N.H.-based public companies performed in ‘04
With the holiday season behind us, it’s time to look back at 2004 and measure the stock performance of New Hampshire publicly traded companies. Increases in valuation are one of the key performance indicators included in most performance measurement systems.…
Questions remain over control of Pennichuck-linked firm
The allegation that Pennichuck Corp. awarded more than $1 million worth of landscaping work to the son of the firm’s former CEO may not be accurate. The former CEO, Maurice Arel, and the company agreed last month to a $390,000…
For businesses, the stakes of cyber crime are high
Although most consumers remain ignorant about the serious threat of “spyware” - an emerging device used in cyber crime and intrusive attacks on PCs — it is silently taking control of computers and threatens productivity and even confidentiality for many…
Understanding 401(k) fees and fiduciary duties
There are nearly half a million 401(k) plans in the United States, and for each plan, one — or more commonly, several - company executives have fiduciary responsibilities for plan oversight. Most executives and plan trustees know they are fiduciaries.…
Asset protection planning in New Hampshire
Like New Englanders who complain about the weather, owners and executives of small businesses worry about being sued, but don’t do anything about it. A recent nationwide survey of small-business owners and executives revealed that two-thirds of the respondents were…
SB 110 overhaul tops ’05 agenda
First of two articles Let’s skip the preliminaries. The state is facing a mind-boggling deficit in this budget year. And with a new governor elected on a pledge to veto any broad-based taxes, expect a another major catfight over the…
Big drop in refinancings hits counties’ budgets
If Hillsborough County takes in less money from its Registry of Deeds office than the county commissioners anticipated, they can’t say they weren’t warned. According to Deputy Registrar Annette Jacques, “We’re budgeted this year for $5.5 million. That’s what they’ve…
RE/CON Briefs
Shaw’s lawyer buys site near Yoken’s The abutter to the former Yoken’s Restaurant in Portsmouth has sold her property to the same developer who acquired the Yoken’s property in November, leading to more speculation a supermarket will be built there.…
Ex-Olympian shares his vision for a freestyle sports mecca
After years of decline, Whaleback Mountain in Enfield has sat idle like a beached humpback. But Evan Dybvig, a two-time former Olympic mogul skier, is hoping to change that. Dybvig is planning on purchasing the former ski area that sits…
Town plans hearing on noise ordinance
HUDSON- After a few more clarifications, the selectmen will hold two public hearings on proposed changes to the noise ordinance. The proposal calls for the ordinance to be amended to allow commercial contractors to do outdoor construction from 7 a.m.-7…
Christmas tree collection to begin
NASHUA- The Solid Waste Department will pick up Christmas trees at curbside for two weeks, starting Monday. Tree stands and ornaments must be removed. Trees should not be put into plastic bags and will not be picked up if stuck…
Hearing set on zoning proposals
MASON- The Planning Board will hold a public hearing Wednesday, Jan. 12, at the Town Office to review several proposed amendments to the town’s zoning ordinances. The hearing will begin at 7:30 p.m. The board’s first amendment would replace the…
Condo vandalism is investigated
NASHUA- Police were investigating a rash of vandalism at a local condominium complex Thursday. Officers responded to the Knights Bridge Arms condominium complex at 2 Knights Bridge Drive at about 4 p.m. when a manager of the property called to…
Salem man loses family members in disaster
SALEM, N.H. (AP) - Amid the stories of unspeakable horror from the Asian tsunami disaster comes word that a Salem man has lost a niece and nephew and two other family members in the raging waters. Ted Kilikuddy says his…
City planning flu clinic
NASHUA- Still want a flu shot? The city’s Division of Public Health and Community Services will hold a flu vaccination clinic Wednesday, Jan. 5, at St. Louis de Gonzague Church, 48 W. Hollis St., from 3-7 p.m. Vaccinations are free…
Town accepts four grants
LYNDEBOROUGH- The town has received $11,615 in four grants, and voted on Monday to accept and spend the funds. A public hearing was held on the expenditures, but no one attended. One of the grants is for $1,436 from the…
Bridge opening a month away
LYNDEBOROUGH- The new bridge on Old Temple Road West is now scheduled to open at the end of January if the weather cooperates, selectmen said Monday. Workers have installed new guardrails and the new bridge has been paved. Work is…
Building fire still under investigation
AMHERST- The cause of the two-alarm fire that gutted a commercial building on Route 101A Monday is still under investigation, said Chris Wyman of the state fire marshal’s office. Investigators believe the fire originated in the basement, but hadn’t eliminated…
Delivery service's Londonderry, N.H., warehouse burglarized
LONDONDERRY, N.H. - Thieves stole more than $100,000 worth of prescription drugs and other goods from a delivery service warehouse during the weekend, investigators say. Police say the drugs, jewelry, toys and other items were taken from boxes and packages…
Great panes
AMHERST - Chris Landry’s windows are about to make their television debut. Landry, the owner of SGO Classical Glass in Amherst, contributed custom stained-glass windows to a Peabody, Mass., home that was recently transformed by the FOX reality show “Renovate…
Public meeting law not violated
NASHUA - The Board of Education did not break any public meeting laws when members contacted the superintendent about opposition to an administrative nomination instead of discussing it at a meeting, according to a city attorney. At a Human Resources…
Snow makes for tricky driving in area
A white Christmas came a day late as snow blanketed the region yesterday, creating slippery driving conditions and causing some drivers to veer off the road. The greater Nashua area received 3.2 inches by 10 p.m. Sunday, according to the…
Streeter’s traffic woes
A weekend trip to Manchester in October for Mayor Bernie Streeter resulted in an embarrassing string of headlines. What was first believed to a minor fender-bender between Streeter, driving a city-leased sedan, and a Manchester cabbie, landed Streeter’s police booking…
Gay marriage
At the end of May, in a small ceremony in a Woburn, Mass., hotel with friends and family, Hudson men Randy Shepherd and Keith Emerson were married. They were among the first same-sex couples in the country to be married…
Ayotte becomes AG
State prosecutor Kelly Ayotte of Nashua became the state’s first female attorney general in July, but even she would have preferred history had been made another way. Ayotte, 36, became Gov. Craig Benson’s choice after AG Peter Heed resigned following…
A year of transition
The year wasn’t filled with only news of tragedy. In some ways, 2004 was a year of rebirth and renewal - in this case, of the Nashua school system. After years of work and planning and spending more than $140…
True heroes
As inspiring as the championship seasons of the Red Sox and Patriots were, the true heroes of 2004 were the hundreds of New Hampshire men and women - as well as those from across the country - who departed for…
N.H. likes John
On Election Day, Democrats made history in New Hampshire politics when voters rejected both incumbent President George W. Bush and Gov. Craig Benson. Business consultant John Lynch, 51, became the only candidate nationwide to beat an incumbent governor and the…
Authors to read at Gregg Library
WILTON Two local authors will read from their works on Wednesday, Jan. 5, at the Wilton Public-Gregg Free Library. At 7 p.m., poet Frank Balint will discuss his book “Brief Moments in a Lifetime,” a chronological account of his life…
Crash shuts road in morning
MILFORD A portion of Whitten Road was shut for more than four hours Thursday after a car struck a utility pole, bringing down power lines. The driver of the Chevrolet sedan, 37-year-old Darrick Jones of Milford, was not hurt. He…
RE/CON Briefs
Yoken’s set for Jan. 10 demolition Yoken’s restaurant is scheduled to come down on Jan. 10, following the Dec. 1 sale of the landmark for $3.8 million. Speculation revolves around plans to put a Shaw’s Supermarket on the parcel. Barron…
Tech/Net Briefs
HP lays off 180 in N.H. About 180 workers in New Hampshire were notified earlier this month that they had been laid off by Hewlett Packard, according to several employees of the company’s Spit Brook Road campus in Nashua. The…
State resource center learns to mine trade shows
“Persistent opportunists” is one way to describe New Hampshire Business Resource Center’s development managers Michael Bergeron and John DiNapoli. A better description may be real estate agents for New Hampshire. But no matter the description, Bergeron and DiNapoli are experts…
In Brief
Bon voyage: NHPR chief announces his retirement It hasn’t always been smooth sailing for Mark Handley during his 14-1/2 years as president and general manager of New Hampshire Public Radio. He acknowledges that some people are still upset over the…
Guest Opinion: A modest Republican manifesto
Let’s give credit where credit is due. Democrats in New Hampshire learned from their mistakes in 2002, when they were nearly extirpated en masse because of their public support of an income tax. A Democrat who pledged to veto a…
The road too often taken
A disturbing rumor is making its way through the halls of the State House in Concord. It involves the state’s chronic revenue shortfall, its growing-like-Topsy budget deficit and an unfortunately long-held tradition among New Hampshire lawmakers. The state’s revenue and…
Guest Opinion: Clearing the air over vehicle emissions testing
Recent articles and editorials have incorrectly implied that the new On Board Diagnostics (OBD) emissions testing program was optional for the state to implement, when in fact it is a mandatory federal requirement. The program also has been depicted as…
An open letter to the governor-elect
Dear Governor-Elect Lynch: On behalf of the officers and members of the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of New Hampshire, we wish to congratulate you on your recent election as governor of New Hampshire. We commend you for taking the…
Online Skating: N.H. author tells tale of spam royalty
New Hampshire loves to highlight its role in cutting-edge tech stuff, so let us all celebrate spam. When it comes to inbox effluent, the Granite State can hold its head high! After all, the legendary “Spamford” Wallace was a Seacoast…
Utilities Watch: Internet tax ban extended 3 years
President Bush recently signed a bill banning taxes on Internet access fees for another three years, extending a ban on Internet taxes that expired a year ago. But the bill contains a grandfather clause that is likely to allow New…
Brass Tacks: For all types of businesses, cash flow is king
Q. I operate a relatively new business, and my accountant tells me that, at this stage of development, cash flow is more important than profit. What say you? A. Lumps of cash must be expended from time to time for…
Cook On Concord: Nominations flap shows value of Executive Council
Several recent events have pointed out the unique role of New Hampshire’s Executive Council, a vestige of colonial America. In colonial times, when the predecessor to the current New Hampshire state constitution was drafted, the king of England appointed the…
Off The Clock: The holiday blues are no laughing matter
Having a blue Christmas? Hanukkah wasn’t all that happy? You’re not alone. Researchers say that 25 million Americans may feel more jangled than jingle bells at this time of year. I decided to take a closer look at the “holiday…
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NHBR About Town: Week of October 9, 2026
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
Manchester property values jump nearly 50%
The value of all property in Manchester increased by almost half — 48% ‑ over the past five years, according to preliminary data released by city officials on Oct. 13 The valuations, compiled due to a citywide revaluation, add up to $23.09 billion. The current value of city properties is $15.56 billion, which was based on assessments made during the city's last revaluation.
The Latest: Week of October 9, 2026
The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
Navigating New Hampshire’s new solid waste site evaluation committee
Anyone who has taken a transmission line or a wind farm through New Hampshire’s Site Evaluation Committee knows the process is long, expensive and can be fraught with complication.
AI in the workplace: a checklist for HR
Artificial intelligence has moved from pilot project to daily practice inside many HR departments.
Dartmouth Health builds at-home caregiver institute
When Richard “Dick” Levy’s wife, Susan, received a terminal diagnosis of a progressive brain disorder a decade ago, he became her primary caregiver. Doctors estimated Susan had between three and five years left to live.
Navigating a fixed rate interest strategy
Interest rates affect nearly every business decision — from expansion plans to asset acquisition to operational budgeting.
(Opinion) Leadership is measured by the doors you open
More than 20 years ago as a senior at Saint Anselm College, I found my way into a political advertising seminar held at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics.
(Opinion) ‘Don’t Get Political’ podcast comes to life with Binnie Media
New Hampshire is a remarkable place. We go first in the presidential primary. Our citizen legislature sends people to Concord who hold day jobs and show up anyway.
