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Exeter downtown businesses irked by ongoing Ioka construction: 'Hurry up and get it done'
EXETER — Construction to transform the century-old Ioka building into a mixed-use development with a speak-easy restaurant, retail and condos is nearing the finish line. And for nearby businesses, the end can't come soon enough. Businesses have expressed growing frustration that the project, which began in 2021, has gone on for this long. Mainly,...
Study shows sea level rise threatens critical infrastructure on New Hampshire’s seacoast
A recent study from the Union of Concerned Scientists shows as sea levels rise, pieces of critical infrastructure in New Hampshire could be threatened by flooding from the ocean on a regular basis. In a medium sea level rise scenario, where the ocean rises about 3.2 feet, a fire station...
Ipswich opens doors to refugee family, transforming lives and community
IPSWICH — Childrens’ gleeful screams sounded in Ascension Memorial Episcopal Church while pastors, charity workers, and local aid program founders discussed refugee housing solutions last Thursday evening. The church’s Boone Hall would soon house a family of Afghan refugees who landed late on June 24. The family spent...
Governor Healey announces $27 million in Fall River, Springfield, Worcester, other communities to create hundreds of new housing units
LOWELL – Today, Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll and Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus announced $27 million in Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) awards to create 547 total new units in 11 Gateway Cities across the state. “We expanded the HDIP program in our tax...
Parmalee is Playing a Free Concert in Hampton, New Hampshire
We are so lucky to live in an area where so many country artists come to perform. Between Hampton, Manchester, and Gilford, you could go to a different country concert every weekend this summer if that is what your heart desires! But who has that kind of money?. The price...
Outstanding Service Award: Annie’s Angels recognized by Stratham Republican Committee
STRATHAM — The Stratham Republican Town Committee presented its first annual Outstanding Service Award to Annie’s Angels. The committee handed out the award during its June 19 meeting to Bill and Diane DaGiau, the leaders of Annie’s Angels. ...
We hold these truths to be self-evident
The nation hails the Fourth of July each year with fireworks and public readings of the Declaration of Independence, as it has from the start. Ever since the Continental Congress adopted the document on July 4, 1776, written by Thomas Jefferson, and had it printed the night of the Fourth by John Dunlap, also in Philadelphia.
Rowley concert series to feature Caribbean steel band
The Rowley Public Library’s Summer Concert Series will feature Caribbean sounds on Wednesday, July 17. It’s part of the library’s offering of “live family-friendly music events Wednesday evenings through the month of July.”. “Bring a blanket or chair and relax on their beautiful front lawn while...
New Boxford trash arrangements as Mello picks up town contract
BOXFORD — The town’s new trash service with G. Mello has begun. Starting July 1, Mello will pick up trash instead of Waste Management (WM). WM drew a lot of complaints from residents who complained of sporadic service. Street listings and a calendar can be found on the...
North Andover Newsbrief, Week of July 1, 2024
Visit the Kittredge Elementary School Building Project Website: link.north andover ma.gov/KES. The Kittredge Elementary School Building Committee would love to hear your views, opinions, and questions about the Kittredge Elementary School Building Project. Please email us at kesbuildingproject@gmail.com. We don't guarantee an individual response, but we may address your question at the next School Building Committee meeting and/or in the project FAQ. Thank you!
Essex County DA Paul Tucker shares tips for safe swimming
For the ItemSALEM — Although summer has just begun, multiple Essex County residents have reported fatal or near-fatal situations involving kids in pools in recent weeks. Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker today reminds residents of all ages not to swim alone and shares some tips for families to have a safe and happy time with water-based […] The post Essex County DA Paul Tucker shares tips for safe swimming appeared first on Itemlive.
Nashua Awarded $44 million Tech Hub Grant for Biofab’s ReGen Valley
NASHUA, NH – The city was awarded a $44 million grant, announced Tuesday, which will boost its role in the biofabrication cluster being developed in Manchester. The Tech Hub grant for southern New Hampshire’s ReGen Valley was part of $504 million the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration announced for 12 regions across the country Tuesday.
State Awards Downtown Haverhill Developer Tax Credits to Help Meet Housing Demand
A Haverhill developer, about halfway through renovating an historic downtown property into 21 apartments, was approved Tuesday for $1.3 million in state housing development tax credits aimed at encouraging more housing options and lowering costs. Developer Jonathan Cody is in the process of restoring the 1856-era Franklin Block at 200...
Free loaner lifejackets available in Hampton
HAMPTON, N.H. — Guests visiting Hampton Harbor will find something new near the docks this summer. A few dozen new lifejackets are hung up and available for anyone to borrow for the day. The life vest station is a new project from the Hampton Rotary Club aimed at improving...
Haverhill CFO: Prior Mayor Left City Reliant on Inconsistent Surpluses; Taxes to Rise Again Next Year
At the start of her first term this year, Mayor Melinda E. Barrett was quickly informed her predecessor had left behind a budget overly reliant on “free cash,” a reserve created by each year’s budget surplus—the sum of all revenues coming in higher and costs lower than planned.
How to Find Your Hometown Listed Among the Bike-Friendly Cities?
Biking isn’t just a way to get around—it’s a lifestyle that fosters community connections in unique ways. Yet, not every city is equally accommodating for cyclists. PeopleForBikes, a prominent advocacy nonprofit, has released its annual city ratings, spotlighting the most bike-friendly communities across the United States and, for the first time, internationally.
AIR sued by former tenant alleging illegal security deposit deductions
A former tenant of an apartment property owned by Apartment Income REIT Corp. has filed a class action lawsuit against the company, with a request for a jury trial, alleging that funds had illegally been deducted from his security deposit when he moved out. The plaintiff, Killian Coleman, was a...
Volunteers Needed for Demolition Review Committee
The Town of Londonderry is reviving the Demolition Review Committee. The committee has not met for years and is no longer on the Town website. The Town of Londonderry is seeking volunteers to serve on the following Board:. Demolition Review Committee. One (1) Ad-Hoc Full Member Position. Two (2) Ad-Hoc...
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