Bow approves lease for solar array on capped landfill
Bow is one step closer to installing a solar array on its capped landfill, a project that would reduce energy costs for municipal buildings.
Author: Sruthi Gopalakrishnan/Concord Monitor
Bow receives federal funding to study waterline extension and economic growth in Bow Mills Area
The Bow Mills area will be the focus of a new feasibility study to examine whether extending Bow’s municipal waterline from its wells to the area could spur future development and drive economic growth.
New Hampshire leads nation in child well-being, lags in student proficiency
New Hampshire continues to lead the nation in overall child well-being, securing the top position for the third consecutive year.
Epsom lawmaker proposes slot machines in restaurants and bars to boost state revenue
To tap into alternative revenue streams, state Rep. Dan McGuire is proposing to legalize slot machines in New Hampshire’s bars and restaurants.
NH charities may see caps on casino donations
A new legislative proposal from State Rep. Dick Ames, D-Jaffrey, seeks to reshape charitable gaming by capping the revenue any single nonprofit or charity can receive annually.
Documents reveal one Las Vegas company made an offer, another interested in Concord Casino
Two Las Vegas companies have shown interest in buying Concord Casino, but the sale has hit a snag after a judge ruled that owner Anthony Sanborn has run out of time to close the deal
Judge denies jury trial, issues key rulings in pink armband lawsuit against Bow school district
A federal judge denied the Bow School District’s request for a jury trial in a lawsuit accusing the district of violating parents’ free speech rights after they wore pink armbands at a girls’ soccer game to protest transgender players.
Riverbend to open 12-bed facility in Concord for adults with severe mental health needs
Riverbend Community Mental Health is set to open a 12-bed facility in Concord, providing much-needed housing and onsite care for adults dealing with acute mental health challenges.
Bow police officer dropped from pink armband lawsuit against school district
The lawsuit centers around events that unfolded at a Bow High School girls’ soccer game against Plymouth Regional High School on Sept. 17
State pushes back on Andy Sanborn’s attempt to terminate criminal investigation against him
The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office is asking a judge to dismiss Andy Sanborn’s attempt to terminate the ongoing criminal investigation against him or disqualify the current investigating team from continuing to pursue the case. Sanborn, the owner of the Concord Casino and the Draft Sports Bar and Grill on South Main Street in Concord, filed a lawsuit claiming state investigators obtained and accessed privileged documents that included private attorney-client communications while executing a search warrant at his business.
Prosecutors: Andy Sanborn used pandemic relief funds to pay lakefront property mortgage
Prosecutors say Sanborn inflated revenue figures at both his Concord Casino and the Draft sports bar to secure $286,682 through the Main Street Relief Fund
Bow residents sue school district for free speech violation following pink-wristband protest
Parents in Bow have accused the Bow School District of stifling free speech after they were issued no-trespass orders for protesting against transgender girls participating in girls’ sports teams
Judge: Benefits of Concord Casino outweigh financial gain to Andy Sanborn
Judge Gregory Albert said an extension for the sale of the casino on South Main Street in Concord could mean a significant economic impact on New Hampshire
Northern Rail Trail extension to Concord stuck in limbo
Extending the Northern Rail Trail to Concord has been bogged down in over four years of negotiations and delays, with completion still a way off
Concord Casino owner’s Loudon Road casino project faces Supreme Court challenge
The fight over Andy Sanborn’s proposed 43,000-square-foot casino on Loudon Road in Concord has reached the Supreme Court, as a Concord resident appeals a lower court’s ruling that upheld the Zoning Board’s approval of the project.
Judge: Andy Sanborn criminal probe records protected
Judge John Kissinger said that all documents in a civil case Sanborn filed against the New Hampshire Attorney General cannot be unsealed without review and redaction
Lawsuit reveals New Hampshire’s child protective services failure to safeguard children after Harmony Montgomery’s death
The lawsuit accuses NH’s child protective services of failing to address clear signs of physical abuse, delay in intervention, and dismissal of complaints from neighbors and family about her living conditions
A Contoocook historic building to be updated for modern apartment living
Hopkinton residents Michael & LeeAnne Vance undertaking renovations to three-story, 150-plus-year-old building at 902 Main Street
No authority for attorney general in Concord Casino sale, rules judge
Judge Gregory Albert clarified that the AG's role is limited to acting as counsel and assessing the buyer’s suitability for charitable gaming
Concord Casino attorneys say they’ve found a buyer, gaming commission unconvinced
Andy Sanborn had until June 17 to sell the casino, but that's been extended to July 18 due to confusion over the term 'sale pending' in a previous ruling
New Hampshire’s population is increasing, especially in rural areas
Rural areas, particularly the Lakes Region and areas near the White Mountains, have seen substantial population boosts from July 2020 to 2023
Bradley amendment seeks to give property owners faster action to get rid of squatters
Lawmakers pushing for HB 1400 to expedite eviction of people unlawfully living on private property, sparking concerns over the consequences
Gaming company skips funding for problem gambling efforts
An ongoing review of state's charitable gaming laws sparks concern over company operating half of the state's historical horse-racing terminals
With less than three months left, Concord Casino hasn’t found a buyer
NH Lottery Commission still seeks a buyer for Concord gambling facility
Committee advances bills to restrict out-of-state trash
Two bills addressing the import of out-of-state trash are heading to the House of Representatives with a positive recommendation, offering a solution toward alleviating the strain on the state’s landfill capacity. New Hampshire receives nearly half of its trash from neighboring states such as Massachusetts and Connecticut, making it New England’s dumping ground. According to a report from the state’s environment department, in 2020, more than 900,000 tons of solid waste were dumped in three commercial landfills.
Dueling lawsuits target Sanborn’s casino plans on Heights
One lawsuit argues the planning board made a 'legal error by approving uses that are not permitted in the applicable zoning district'
End of Merrimack Station power plant settlement eases Bow’s finances
With the town of Bow completing its final payment to the Merrimack Station power plant this year to settle an old tax dispute, the town’s operating budget is set to decrease next year.
New bill supports housing for people with mental illness
Jessica Renda didn’t realize that things were about to get difficult when her eldest daughter was discharged last summer from New Hampshire Hospital, a state-run psychiatric facility.
NH educators continue to fight against divisive concepts law
The continuing fight against the “divisive concepts” law restricting how New Hampshire educators discuss topics such as race, gender identity and sexual orientation in classrooms was back before a federal judge on Tuesday, Jan. 16.
AG: Use of deadly force justified against Gilford teen on New Year’s Day, 2023
The officers who responded to a Gilford home more than a year ago were legally justified in using deadly force against Mischa Fay, a teenager in a mental health crisis, the attorney general's office announced on Thursday. Sergeant Douglas Wall, who shot Fay, “reasonably believed that deadly force was required to defend him and others around him from what he reasonably believed to be the use of deadly force by Mischa,” said Benjamin Agati, chief of the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office Homicide Unit.
What’s next for the Concord Casino?
Future attempts by Andy Sanborn to operate a casino in the state will be met with challenging regulatory hurdles after his gaming license was suspended last week by the New Hampshire Lottery Commission. Sanborn, a former state senator who owns…
Zoning changes proposal to tackle Hopkinton’s housing needs
Affordability, restrictive building regulations at center of urgent need for affordable and elderly housing
Concord school district secures grant for youth mental health services
The Concord School District will receive nearly $1 million to support school and family mental health services.
Despite new process, mental health emergency hearings remain flawed
Involuntary Emergency Admissions process adds complexity to already overrun hospitals
End in sight for mental health ER boarding
New federal court ruling gives the state until May 2024 to provide psychiatric care to ER patients within six hours of arrival
How lobbying influences solid waste management laws in New Hampshire
Over past 3 years, waste management firms have spent a total of $250k on lobbying efforts in the state
Liquor Commission, Jack Daniel’s partner on glass recycling
'Bring Back Jack' program to promote sustainability and raise awareness of environmental impact
Building permits rose by 11 percent in 2021, but housing crisis requires more
Second consecutive annual increase barely scratches the surface of need
Report targets ‘advanced recycling’ as PR myth
NH the only New England state to pass legislation that creates loopholes in the advanced recycling industry
Medicaid expansion seen as an economic necessity
Program reauthorization called legislative priority
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Bow considers withdrawing from Community Power Coalition program
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Energy officials fight Eversource rates in court
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Pittsfield residents clash over proposed $2.66M wastewater project
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