New Hampshire Business Review - July 16, 2021

July 15, 2021

Jeff Feingold

Tech Tidbits from Across New Hampshire

NH Business Review Staff,

Product of the Year nominations sought, Player gets marketing management role at Consolidated … and more

Commuter rail station options presented in Capitol Corridor study

Michael Kitch,

Consultant presents two site options in Manchester, three in Nashua

‘Worsening’ drought conditions take hold across New Hampshire

Michael Kitch,

15-inch rainfall deficit expected to grow as groundwater levels fall

Mortgage Payment Written On A Calendar With A Green Push Pin To Remind You And Important Appointment.

State aims to set up $3 million relief program for homeowners

Ethan Dewitt-New Hampshire Bulletin,

Executive Council to vote on effort to help with mortgage payments

Growing NH construction equipment rental company to open western Mass. location

Jeff Feingold,

Milton Rents to open 7th location at former car dealership in Chicopee

Elliot Hospital Ed Expansion Bond Building Team 62321

People and Property: Real Estate and Construction News From Around NH

NH Business Review Staff,

North Branch breaks ground for Red Oak project, Lakeport mixed-use project begins … and more

New Hampshire employers grapple with shortage of seasonal workers

Jack Rooney-The Keene Sentinel,

Visa backlogs, foreign travel bans have worsened workforce needs

For some bills, the legislative session is just beginning

Anna Brown-Citizens Count,

Retained bills include pot legalization, new voting rules, redistricting

What’s in the state budget for businesses?

Bob Sanders,

Tax cuts, family and medical leave plan top the list of initiatives OKd by Legislature

Virus Outbreak Unemployment New Hampshire

Weekly unemployment claims rise in NH

Bob Sanders,

But trends still point to a still-lower jobless rate in June

More news from NHBR:

ADUs, manufactured homes can help with NH housing crisis

Single-family and condominium alternatives, such as manufactured homes and accessory dwellings units (ADUs), could go a long way toward helping ease New Hampshire’s housing crisis. But those options can have some obstacles, according to participants in a forum.

Manchester to end up on the Monopoly board

Efforts are underway in Manchester to fashion a version of the iconic board game "Monopoly" into a Who's Who and What's What of New Hampshire's largest city.

NHBR About Town: Week of March 27, 2026

Business and event happenings around the state of NH

The Latest: Week of March 27, 2026

The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community

The New England energy market

Rising demand, transmission constraints, and the push for regional solutions

Rugg family, Exeter settle land dispute

The Rugg family and the Town of Exeter have settled their long running land dispute, clearing the way for a developer to proceed with a housing development to be built on the Exeter-Newfields town line.

(Opinion) Novus Public Affairs’ 30-year anniversary: Paul Young’s meaningful mark on NH

For nearly six decades, Paul Young has been a constant, if often understated, presence in public and government affairs, both in New Hampshire and beyond. Since founding Novus Public Affairs in 1996, Young has helped shape how businesses, nonprofits and political leaders communicate and connect with the world around them, leaving a mark on the state that is hard to measure but easy to feel.

(Opinion) A legacy of impact: the McCourts’ gift to Great Bay Community College students

When Emerson McCourt passed away in 2006, he left behind an extensive tool collection, meticulous instructions and a commitment to Great Bay Community College (GBCC) students that continues today.