Peterborough Planning Board, ZBA agree to postpone work on housing ordinance
In 2023, a new state law gave developers to right to build projects including workforce housing at the same density rate as local elderly housing ordinances
Government
Engineers recommend 3 options to alleviate Elm Street school traffic to Laconia city council, school board
Two of the possible solutions would be to construct a new road for parents to use to pick up their children, and a third would carve out a dedicated turning lane on Elm Street
Lebanon investigates allegations of theft in Public Works
Lebanon city manager says the city’s internal investigation is focused on 'purchases and accountability of city equipment'
Will the justices take a broom to SWEPT?
Supreme Court weighs constitutionality of statewide education property tax (SWEPT)
New Hampshire to explore adding slot machines to casinos
Slot machines could soon make their way into New Hampshire’s gaming halls — if set at the same playing speed as historical horse racing machines.
State upgrades tax management system and web portal
The latest RIMS and GTC upgrade, which went live Oct. 7, increases security, efficiency and ease of use for both taxpayers and NHDRA staff, and allows NHDRA to expand its transparency and real-time information sharing.
Retirement age for NH judges will remain 70, after ballot question narrowly fails
The mandatory retirement age for NH judges will remain 70 years old, after a constitutional amendment on the ballot in this month's election narrowly failed to gain enough support
Should NH judges retire at 70 or 75? Some aren't sure that's the right question
Supporters of the proposed amendment in New Hampshire say the increase in age could allow judges that want to serve continue to hold their positions
Housing Champion designation could mean access to grant funds for city
A burgeoning state program to incentivize progressive zoning could make a significant impact on the development of workforce housing in the state
Investing in NH’s future
In New Hampshire, 9 out of every 10 students attend a public school. Families choose, and trust, their local public schools to educate their children.
