New Hampshire Business Review - November 7 2008
City raises tax rate by 1 percent
NASHUA - The city's new tax rate increased by less than 1 percent, the mayor announced Wednesday, and one alderman said it couldn't have come at a better time. "This is one of our smallest increases over the last 10…
Sign pickups irk GOP official
HOLLIS - You could call it an argument over whether the glass was half-full or half-empty. That's the nutshell version of what appears to have been a misunderstanding last week between the town's Republicans and Democrats. Some Republicans are miffed…
Milford bowling alley to close over legal issues
MILFORD - The bowling alley on Elm Street known for its retro charm will close for the second time in recent memory. Janine Gawryl, an attorney representing the management of Tony's Lanes, which was known for years as Bowlmor, confirmed…
Panel likely to agree on role in co-op
A committee examining Brookline's participation in the Hollis/Brookline Cooperative School District looks likely to agree with its cohort in Hollis that the two towns should stay in the school district for many years to come. The committee appointed by the…
Fire destroys mobile home in Nashua
NASHUA - A fast-moving fire destroyed a mobile home off West Hollis Street on Wednesday night. The fire broke out around 10 p.m. at 42 Fotene St. and quickly engulfed the building. The fire was fully involved when fire crews…
Bedford cracks down, but not everyone likes it
Ask any Bedford resident what he or she would like to fix in this town and Route 101 usually comes up: There are too many dangerous intersections and too many drivers speeding and running red lights. "It's just too dangerous.…
Cash, lottery tickets stolen in store burglary
An overnight burglary at a south Hudson variety store netted thieves some cash and a bunch of lottery tickets, police said Wednesday. Sometime late Tuesday night or in Wednesday's wee hours, burglars broke into Roger's Variety, 95 River Road, through…
Soup kitchen donors issued challenge
Donations made to the Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter will mean a little more than usual for the rest of the year. An anonymous donor has pledged to match contributions to the soup kitchen, up to $500,000, for the rest…
