New state law empowers homeowners with ‘balcony’ solar panels
With a new state law set to go into effect with the dawn of a new year in 2027, Granite Staters will be able to install so-called “balcony solar” panels for home use.
Northway reports strong quarter
Berlin-headquartered Northway Financial Inc. Wednesday a 31 percent increase in net income for the first quarter ended March 31.
The financial holding company reported a net income of $1.08 million, or 72 cents per share, up from $823,000, or 55 cents per share, in the same quarter last year.
Northway also announced a dividend of 20 cents per share, payable May 15, to stockholders of record on May 5.
On April 7 Northway completed its purchase of Providian National Bank branches in Tilton and Belmont from Washington Mutual Bank. — CINDY KIBBE
