NHBR About Town: Week of May 8, 2026
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
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Nominations are being sought for the 20th annual NH Construction Industry Ethics Award.
The award is presented to “the individual, business or organization that, through its words and deeds, best demonstrates a commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards in construction.” The award carries with it a handsome plaque and $1,000 cash contribution to the recipient’s charity of choice.
Nominations will be accepted through Dec. 1; the recipient will be announced in April.
Guidelines for nominating deserving individuals and/or companies may be obtained by contacting the award’s sponsor, David W. “Woody” Wood, at 603-529-2355 or woody@wordsfromwoody.com.
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
The Rindge Zoning Board approved two special exceptions for connected development projects, which plan for a total of 52 new housing units off of Route 119.
Costco officials revealed plans to open an 820-parking space membership warehouse club, 16-pump fuel station and tire center at the future Seacoast Landing, the first known tenant of Torrington Properties’ plan for the former Mall at Fox Run and Newington Park Shopping Center.
Concord has a restriction when it comes to new dead-end streets: no more than 1,000 feet.
During the last three months, hundreds of thousands of Granite Staters filed federal income taxes for Tax Year 2025.
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