Government

NH delegation announces $925,000 for NH Manufacturing Extension Partnership

New Hampshire’s congressional delegation Friday announced nearly $925,000 in federal funding to the New Hampshire Manufacturing Extension Partnership, saving it from closure. The NH MEP will receive the funding from the National Institute of Standards and Technology to help local small and medium-sized manufacturers join the MEP National Network’s new National Supply Chain Optimization and Intelligence Network.

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.