New Hampshire Business Review - August 1 2008
Escapee in court for charges in manhunt
NASHUA - Peter Gibbs returned to court Tuesday, and this time, he didn't escape. A day after the 43-year-old convict broke free from Hillsborough County Sheriff's officers at Nashua District Court - leading to an hour-long manhunt by police -…
Tradition restored to Nashua's downtown with City Bell
The old City Bell tolled deeply through the downtown Nashua on Tuesday afternoon for the first time since 1901, its large body reverberating as the cold steel glistened with rain. Tuesday's dedication ceremony marked the return of the 148-year-old bell…
District 2 GOP hopefuls expected at city forum
NASHUA - The five Republican primary candidates for the 2nd Congressional District seat are expected to participate in a question-and-answer forum Thursday. The event will be held at City Hall auditorium at 7 p.m., preceded by a social gathering slated…
Old Jim Days party scaled back but fun
HUDSON - The crowd was smaller, but the fun was as big as ever at Old Jim Days, according to the host, Jim McGlaughlin. The three days of food, fun and live music at McGlaughlin's 4 Copeland Drive home has…
Aldermen squash parkway resolution
NASHUA - By voting not to have a second referendum on the Broad Street Parkway, aldermen on Tuesday either denied residents their voice or refused to abdicate their responsibility as elected officials, depending on one's perspective. Both points were made…
STATE NH, Mass. drivers found to pay 'least' for gas
New Hampshire and Massachusetts are among the states where drivers are least affected by a rise in gasoline prices, because they spent a relatively small percentage of their income on driving, according to a new study. The report by the…
For city, finding illegal units isn't the problem
NASHUA - City officials have a formula to gauge if a building might be housing illegal units before they ever have to step inside. "Look at the (utility) meters; then go look at the mailboxes; then go look at what…
