New Hampshire Business Review - Jan. 26, 2024

January 26, 2024

Amanda Andrews

(Opinion) Legislators need to look deeper into lack of housing

Jeanne Dietsch,

Legislators recognize that the state needs more affordable housing to have a healthy economy.

New medical center at Pease would be three stories with multiple tenants

Jeff McMenemy-Portsmouth Herald,

A plan to build a new three-story, multiple-tenant medical office building at Pease International Tradeport received a key approval recently.

UNH laying off 75 employees in ‘budget reset’

Ian Lenahan-Foster's Daily Democrat,

Approximately 75 University of New Hampshire employees are being laid off as the university works to reduce its present operating expenses by $14 million.

NH educators continue to fight against divisive concepts law

Sruthi Gopalakrishnan/Concord Monitor,

The continuing fight against the “divisive concepts” law restricting how New Hampshire educators discuss topics such as race, gender identity and sexual orientation in classrooms was back before a federal judge on Tuesday, Jan. 16.

State delays sale of Laconia property

Annmarie Timmins-New Hampshire Bulletin,

The state has delayed its closing on a $21.5 million sale of the former Laconia State School property a second time, but the deal remains on track, said Commissioner Charlie Arlinghaus of the state Department of Administrative Services.

Nonstop at 95

Mike Cote,

Don’t ask Jack Middleton when he will retire. He doesn’t know how.

Opioid crisis hasn't faded

Paul Cuno-Booth -NH Public Radio,

Teresa Gladstone, of Concord, lost her grandson Oliver to an overdose in 2020.

What have you done lately?

Ron Bourque,

As I write this, Bill Belichick is no longer with the Patriots! After 24 years as their head coach, six Super Bowl titles and numerous successes, the last few years have been rather disappointing.

Three great losses to NH

Brad Cook,

Late 2023 saw some significant losses to the state, with the passing of many prominent people who contributed greatly to the progress and fabric of New Hampshire. Three of them are worthy of note here.

(Opinion) An excellent public education answer is already here

Opinion,

Contoocook Valley School District v. New Hampshire shows need for quality education in NH public schools. -By Bill Ardinger

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Casino Salem to close next month for construction

Casino Salem will close its doors in the early hours of March 9, as Churchill Downs Inc. prepares for a major redevelopment to transform the small gaming venue into the much larger Rockingham Grand Casino.

Lebanon’s Route 120 corridor could see mixed-use development

Developers and city officials have long eyed the northern part of Lebanon, along Route 120, as a hot spot for new housing and businesses, and the result has already been evident with large apartment complexes cropping up there in recent years.

Does Portsmouth HDC drive up development cost?

City Councilor Rich Blalock, who served four years as the council’s representative on the HDC, said he was motivated to make the initial motion to address the lack of affordable housing in Portsmouth. He contended the HDC’s often monthslong reviews of new construction projects drives up the cost of development.