Manchester aldermen move forward on Hackett Hill sale
The Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) on June 3 approved the sale of portions of city-owned land on Hackett Hill to the Manchester-based Socha Company.
Government
Will Trump chatter about Canada cool NH’s summer tourism?
When it comes to summer tourists coming to New Hampshire from Canada, is there a chill in the air because of White House jabs about tariffs and making our northern neighbor the 51st state? State officials don’t think so. They think the state’s critical summer season can weather the political tension created by President Donald Trump.
People and Property: Real Estate and Construction News from Around NH
TFMoran was honored by the Structural Engineers of New Hampshire with the award in the “Buildings” category for Rockingham County Municipal Complex on May 21 during the group’s annual Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards event at the Puritan Conference Center in Manchester ... and more
State takes over group that buys health insurance for local towns
The nonprofit New Hampshire Interlocal Trust, used locally in Wilton, was dissolved about a month ago and a receiver was appointed by the Secretary of State’s office.
Keene settles with fire captain for over $300K
Keene recently settled with a former fire captain who’d alleged he was wrongfully terminated, an agreement between him and the city shows.
Building blocks: HUD funds support housing, health and child care projects
A handful of development projects around the state are receiving a financial shot in the arm, thanks to federal funding recently disbursed through the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA).
Chinese water bottling company subsidiary appears to be new owner of Nashua building
A large commercial building in Nashua’s Westwood Park has been purchased for $67 million by what appears to be a subsidiary of Nongfu Spring, a giant Chinese bottled water and beverage company that plans to expand into the United States.
Lawmakers pass sweeping zoning reform bills, but some say housing funding is lacking
The Legislature has pushed forward a number of bills intended to overhaul zoning procedures that housing advocates say impede badly needed development
As property values go up in Laconia, tax rates trend down
Laconia City Manager Kirk Beattie presented a preliminary budget compliant with the tax cap, indicating a reduced tax rate, to the city council on Monday, April 28.
Downtown sidewalk charette generates ideas for Art District rejuvenation
Sidewalks among other ideas, concepts and discussion points on how to improve the heart of Manchester’s downtown area took place in a charette at the Palace Theatre’s Spotlight Room.
