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2024 Data Reveals Most Popular New Hampshire Ice Cream Stand in the State
At the time of this writing, it is National Vanilla Ice Cream day, so it seems appropriate to have this pop up in your feed. But shouldn't every day be ice cream day? I sure think so. New Hampshire Loves Ice Cream. New Hampshire may be a small state, but...
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer campaigns for Kamala Harris in Nashua
NASHUA, N.H. — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was campaigning in New Hampshire on Thursday for Vice President Kamala Harris. "I don't know if I've ever been to your state before, so I'm very happy to be here," Whitmer said. Whitmer made her first-ever appearance on the New Hampshire campaign...
South Manchester residents express concern over zoning proposal
Wednesday, July 17, marked another meeting in a series of meetings across the city seeking community input on the proposed new zoning ordinance, this time coming to the southernmost part of the city. Just under 100 people crammed into Jewett Street Elementary School for the meeting, focusing on how the...
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport announces new JetBlue flights
MANCHESTER, N.H. (WCAX) - More flight options out of New Hampshire are cleared for takeoff. The state division of Economic Development announced that JetBlue will be coming to the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport for the first time. JetBlue is bringing new routes to Granite State travelers, including flights to Concord, North...
People and Property: Real Estate and Construction News From Around NH
Windham Woods eyes major expansion of local campus. Windham Woods School is looking to expand its program by adding an art studio, woodworking shop, and more in new buildings. Joe Maynard, a project manager with Benchmark Engineering, recently presented a conceptual design for the school’s new buildings to the Planning Board, discussing what changes the school would want to make.
Settlement Fund Payouts for YDC Abuse Now Top $95 million
The Sununu Youth Services Center in Manchester, New Hampshire, formerly known as the Youth Development Center or YDC. Since 2020, roughly 1,300 former child detainees at YDC have come forward with allegations of sexual, physical, and psychological abuse by staff. (Raquel C. Zaldívar/New England News Collaborative) A settlement fund...
Major developments in Exeter: Here’s the latest on Ioka, Gateway and other projects
The Gateway to Exeter, which will bring 224 housing units to Epping Road, is set to break ground this summer, while a project to transform the old Ioka theater into a mixed-use building with condos is nearing completion. Darren Winham, Exeter’s economic development director, recently gave the town’s Select Board...
Ernest Thompson inducted into the NH Literary Hall of Fame
HOOKSETT — The New Hampshire Writers’ Project recently inducted acclaimed playwright, Academy Award-Winning screenwriter, and author Ernest Thompson into the New Hampshire Literary Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place at the annual 603 Writers' Conference. Thompson, renowned for his Oscar-winning screenplay "On Golden Pond," is the latest...
Controversial Nashua asphalt plant called off, for now, after company drops lawsuit
Students and other residents gathered in front of Nashua City Hall to protest the construction of a new asphalt plant. A proposal to build an asphalt plant in a residential neighborhood in Nashua has been effectively scrapped. The company proposing the project dropped a lawsuit this week that aimed to reverse an earlier rejection of its plans.
Public Hearing Barn Removal at 2 Litchfield Road
Another piece of Londonderry History history may be removed. The Heritage / Historic Commission will hold a public hearing on 7/25/2024 to review removing the barn at 2 Litchfield Road. Public hearing on an application for Certificate of Approval for the removal of the 42’x 32’ barn located at 2...
Essex County Ghost Project Plans Hilldale Cemetery Benefit Event Saturday Night
The Essex County Ghost Project plans a night of “paranormal intrigue” this Saturday. Thomas Spitalere, who organized the fundraiser to support Hilldale Cemetery, said visitors will explore many of the “hot spots” in the cemetery. He urges attendees to wear proper shoes and bring their own recorders, cameras and dousing rods.
Malaguti Addresses Water Line at Library Gathering
Town Manager, Mike Malaguti, held an informal Town Hall at the Leach Library on July 16 to update residents on ongoing initiatives in Londonderry. It was the second session overseen by Malaguti. “A lot of the opportunity we have to interact with the public occurs at Town Council meetings in...
Annual Old Home Day Event Features a Few Changes
At the July 15 Londonderry Town Council meeting, members of the town’s staff gave an update about the annual Old Home Day. Administrative Support Coordinator, Kirsten Hildonen, who along with Assistant Recreation Director, Doug Cole, told the Town Council that its the 125th anniversary of the event. She said when it was created in 1899, Londonderry was one of 44 towns who celebrated it that year.
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