New workforce apartments to put a dent in housing shortage
Amid a statewide housing shortage, a religious nonprofit recently opened applications for more than 60 new workforce housing apartments in Peterborough.
Author: Sophia Keshmiri/Keene Sentinel
As Keene updates master plan, housing is a top priority
As residents look toward Keene’s future, their feedback shows the housing crunch is the number one problem they want fixed, Keene Senior Planner Mari Brunner said. An updated version of the city’s master plan will reflect this, and includes examples of steps to be taken that align with measures experts say are needed to address the housing crisis affecting Keene and beyond.
City Council committee floats idea of another Keene roundabout
NHDOT crews could complete improvements for the intersection of Route 9 with Sullivan Road in eastern Keene in the next four to six weeks
Soil investigations among preparations for Keene’s downtown infrastructure work
On March 24, crews began investigating the soil conditions beneath Main Street and Central Square in Keene ahead of the downtown infrastructure project slated to kick off next year.
Numerous construction projects take shape in Keene this year
The various projects will improve pedestrian safety, and also include sewer, drainage and road work in some parts of the Elm City.
Keene councilors adopt ordinance changes to encourage housing
Both ordinances, which went into effect immediately, were intended to help Keene combat the housing crisis, and make it a more attractive place for developers and homeowners to add dwellings
Keene officials consider reducing parking requirements to encourage housing development
As communities across the country grapple with the housing shortage, reducing parking requirements is one way experts say municipalities can encourage housing development
Keene reapplies for multi-million dollar federal grant for downtown project
If the city is awarded the money, the three-year overhaul, planned to start in 2026, would be expanded to include the addition of public utilities down Gilbo Avenue
With consensus NH has a housing crisis, what was done about it in ’24?
As communities throughout the U.S. contend with the impact of the nationwide housing crisis, momentum has been building across the Monadnock region with a slew of efforts to address the problem
Plans for downtown Keene pavilion get significant boost from $1.8M grant
The pavilion, which is part of the upcoming three-year infrastructure project, would hold a solar array to power all of the lighting and events in downtown Keene
Delay of Keene downtown project teed up for Thursday vote
For City Councilor Randy Filiault, the impact of the upcoming downtown infrastructure project on businesses is top of mind
Local group says home-sharing could help ease region’s housing crisis
A local housing coalition believes it’s identified a way to immediately add housing stock to the limited supply in the Monadnock Region, without requiring new infrastructure, building permits or dramatic changes to zoning regulations
Chesterfield residents consider the affordable housing conundrum
In Chesterfield, homes are so pricey that most jobs in town don’t pay enough to cover costs, according to a housing needs assessment conducted for the community
Officials in Keene, Rindge eye impact of short-term rentals
Officials in Rindge are considering adjusting town zoning rules to address community concerns about short-term rentals such as Airbnbs
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Keene Housing expands solar energy efforts with new installations in Monadnock Region
The nonprofit and ReVision Energy expand renewable energy portfolio with new solar panels across five properties in the Monadnock Region
NH residential real estate: ‘Still very much a seller’s market’
While home prices might be moderating in other parts of the country, the median price of a single-family house in New Hampshire rose to $550,000 in August, the second highest price point this current year. That price is just $3,000 more than the $547,000 recorded in July, but it is $47,500 more than January’s $502,500. The highest median price in 2025 was $569,450, recorded in June and the most ever recorded in the state.
Paid, on-the-job training and education creates career path to address workforce shortages
ApprenticeshipNH has partnered with Associated Builders and Contractors of New Hampshire/Vermont and Elm Grove Companies to launch New Hampshire’s first registered apprenticeship program (RAP) for maintenance technicians
Manchester luxury apartments drive downtown growth
Explore how post-pandemic growth, affordability challenges, and evolving housing trends are transforming the Queen City’s future.
The Lake Estate on Winnisquam to open in NH's Lakes Region
The Lake Estate on Winnisquam sees diamonds and stars in its future
New workforce apartments to put a dent in housing shortage
Amid a statewide housing shortage, a religious nonprofit recently opened applications for more than 60 new workforce housing apartments in Peterborough.
Rail-biking business at risk by Greenway Trail expansion
Concord considers $535K rail purchase to extend Greenway Trail, raising questions for Scenic Railriders
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.
Torrington to raze Newington mall in $500 million redevelopment plan
Torrington Properties has told Newington officials it plans to raze all of the Mall at Fox Run in a $500 million redevelopment effort.
