UMass grads designing system to take humans out of recycling decisions
Designers of the AuditPRO system hope to curb recycling missteps in high-traffic locations around the region
Energy and Environment
Berlin and Gorham seek intervenor status in hydroelectric facilities re-licensing
Communities have requested clarification on matters of safety, access and recreational opportunities surrounding sites
Lebanon, Hanover seeking funds to boost EV charging infrastructure
As more electric vehicles hit roads throughout the Upper Valley, municipalities are wising up to the fact that a lack of accessible charging infrastructure could pump the brakes on EV adoption in the Upper Valley. To build more than 90…
White Mtn. National Forest discusses timber harvest plan in Tamworth
About two dozen people came out to the selectmen’s meeting last Thursday to listen to White Mountain National Forest (WMNF) staff explain the Sandwich Vegetation Management Project that will occur in Sandwich and Albany in the next couple of years.…
Plan for 60 homes in Epsom forges ahead
But neighbors believe development will decrease their property value, hurt environment
Regulators are paying attention to spiking electric bills
Eversource, National Grid restructuring electric rates for Massachusetts residents
Clean energy hinges on workforce
‘Massive electrification’ spurs demand for more technical jobs
Newport lawsuit still lacks resolution
Developers sue town of Newport for change of fees around water and sewage meters
NH’s first zero-waste grocery store opens in Bedford
Local grocery store helps drive change for eliminating plastics and other non-recyclable materials
Enviro advocates mull ways to nurture support
Focus on Legislature seen as key to making inroads
