New Hampshire Business Review - July 14, 2023

July 14, 2023

Jeff Feingold

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

Jeff Feingold,

PLAN NH presents Merit Awards, Birch Heights renovation project begins … and more

Three Latino coffee entrepreneurs are brewing stories in NH’s java scene

Gabriela Lozada-NH Public Radio,

Their mission is to teach people how to tell the difference between an average cup of joe and a superb one

CSX’s rail infrastructure upgrades include some New Hampshire projects

Michael Kitch,

After acquisition of Pan Am Railways, company expects to spend over $100 million on needed improvements

Wetlands protection in New Hampshire after the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling

Paul Doscher,

State law and regulations still give state the tools to protect wetlands and their critical functions

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Ignoring litigation, NH lawmakers took a stab at addressing ed funding in 2023

Michael Kitch,

Biggest winners from Legislature’s actions this session: largest municipalities, voucher families

Stopping the industry's covert campaign aimed at getting kids hooked on smoking

Savannah Willette,

Flavored products are the secret ingredient that tobacco companies use to remain alive and well

In NH, trusts and LLCs don’t mix

John Cunningham,

Holding an LLC membership in a trust is a bad idea; using a trust to conduct business is a worse one

Legal Briefs: News From Around NH

Jeff Feingold,

Merrill elected to Bernstein Shur board, Quarles honored by Bar Association … and more

‘Deconstructing Stigma’: One piece, and one traveler, at a time

Patricia Carty,

Powerful mental health exhibit at Manchester airport a step toward raising awareness

$196 million federal broadband award a ‘game-changer’ for NH’s connectivity efforts

Jeff Feingold,

Bipartisan infrastructure law funding is a big shot in the arm for state’s expansion plans

More news from NHBR:

Federal and state housing legislation wrestle with affordability crisis

As Granite Staters eye ever-increasing purchase prices for a single-family home, state and federal policy makers wrestle with solutions that create more housing supply. Among them is bipartisan federal legislation on housing that is being held hostage by President Donald Trump’s fixation on a bill that would require voters to provide proof of citizenship with such documents as U.S. passports or birth certificates.

Wooden Hammer Judge Against The Background Of Dollars

Manchester and Nashua: Best bang for the buck in NH

Two New Hampshire cities are among the 10 best-run cities in the country, according to a WalletHub analysis of U.S. communities where residents get the most bang for their taxes. Manchester was rated No. 3, while Nashua was close behind at No. 5., based on a “Quality of Services” score that WalletHub developed using 36 metrics across six key service areas — financial stability, education, health, safety, economy and infrastructure/pollution.