N.H. bankruptcies fall again at start of 2012

When it comes to New Hampshire bankruptcies, the first month of 2012 continued where 2011 left off, with another decrease in the number of filings compared to last year — the 14th monthly decline in a row.Some 316 households and business filed for bankruptcy in January, 34 fewer than January 2011. It was the lowest monthly number since January 2009, when 309 filed.There were seven business filings — one fewer than in December: • Miller Environmental Special Services LLC, aka Mess LLC, Hampstead, filed Jan. 3, Chapter 7. Assets: $0. Liabilities: $64,889.. • Hair We Are Face & Body Spa Inc., Hudson, filed Jan. 6, Chapter 7, Assets: $27,494. Liabilities: $138,084. • The Pines Ocean Boulevard LLC, Hampton, filed Jan. 13, Chapter 11. Assets and liabilities: $500,000 to $1 million. • PM Cross LLC, Hooksett (leased to related entity MTS Associates LLC, a New Hampshire LLC in the business of golf cart sales), filed Jan. 22, Chapter 11, Assets: $1,250,000. Liabilities: $2,098,230. • Fusion Mechanical LLC, Northwood, filed Jan. 31, Chapter 7. Assets: $40,638. Liabilities: $169,632. • Core Detailing LLC, Londonderry, filed Jan. 31, Chapter 7. Assets: $25,112. Liabilities: $238,783. • Ultimate Living Spaces Inc., Spofford, filed Jan. 31, Chapter 7. Assets: $3,340. Liabilities: $123,289. — BOB SANDERS/NEW HAMPSHIRE BUSINESS REVIEW