New Hampshire Business Review - November 7 2008
City officials discuss utility deal in private
NASHUA - The board of aldermen met in closed session Monday evening to discuss its efforts to acquire a water utility. The purpose of the meeting was to "discuss the status and future proceedings of the Pennichuck Water (Works) acquisition,"…
Man accused of having stolen car, extortion
Rule number one about car theft: Don't try to sell a stolen car back to its owner. Lawrence, Mass., police say they caught a Nashua man who is accused of doing just that. Jesse Masa offered to return a stolen…
School workers weigh in on leveling
NASHUA - Supporters of keeping leveling in the city’s middle schools spoke out Monday night, arguing that mixing students of all abilities together would dilute education and overburden teachers. Jean Lorrey, a teacher at Elm Street, advocated strongly in favor…
Lot of deals await holiday shoppers
Here’s some good news about holiday shopping in a down economy: It’s a buyer’s market. Anticipating slower sales, retailers are expected to offer deep discounts this season, industry experts predict. “People are going to be getting incredible bargains,” said Nancy…
