Author: Thomas S. Burack

Celebrating 25 years of rivers protection in N.H.

On signing this landmark piece of environmental legislation, then-Gov. Judd Gregg described the state’s rivers as 'emeralds in the crown jewels of New Hampshire'

Environmental vigilance means economic certainty

Each DES program has very real and direct benefits to the people of New Hampshire

A DES achievement: safe disposal of hazardous waste

The Hazardous Waste Coordinator Certification program ensures good management practices

What a difference a generation has made for rivers

We have seen the waterways go from catching fire to running clear and clean

State's Pollution Prevention Program is a win-win

An opportunity to save money while promoting a safe and environmentally sustainable work environment

How DES helps us all breathe a little easier

The air today in New Hampshire is healthier for us to breathe than it was 25 years ago, thanks in large measure to substantial investments and progress that has been made in monitoring actual pollutant levels and improving the quality…

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Child care and state-owned land updates coming to NH Zoning Atlas

The New Hampshire Zoning Atlas continues to deepen its knowledge and utility with two updates having to do with child care and state-owned property. The child care element seeks to reflect changes to local regulations for both family and center-based care as a result of the latest legislative action on the issue.

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NH home prices buck spring-to-summer trend

In a departure from a 10-year trend, the June median price for a single-family home in New Hampshire dropped from what it was in May.

Envision Technologies creates stay, work, play in one Londonderry site

The 110-acre Village at Technology Park off Harvey Road in north Londonderry will include space for industrial, residential, childcare and retail.

Overcoming skepticism, putting AI to work

At Blueline Advisors in Exeter, chief investment officer Frank Sabin is embracing AI, with the help of the students, to better serve his clients, who have entrusted about $250 million in assets in his care.

Federal and state housing legislation wrestle with affordability crisis

As Granite Staters eye ever-increasing purchase prices for a single-family home, state and federal policy makers wrestle with solutions that create more housing supply. Among them is bipartisan federal legislation on housing that is being held hostage by President Donald Trump’s fixation on a bill that would require voters to provide proof of citizenship with such documents as U.S. passports or birth certificates.

Wooden Hammer Judge Against The Background Of Dollars

Manchester and Nashua: Best bang for the buck in NH

Two New Hampshire cities are among the 10 best-run cities in the country, according to a WalletHub analysis of U.S. communities where residents get the most bang for their taxes. Manchester was rated No. 3, while Nashua was close behind at No. 5., based on a “Quality of Services” score that WalletHub developed using 36 metrics across six key service areas — financial stability, education, health, safety, economy and infrastructure/pollution.