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Keene roofer ordered to pay back wages to foreign workers
(MyKeeneNow)-The U.S. Department of Labor has successfully recovered $167,101 in back wages for 20 employees of a Keene-based roofing contractor. This recovery follows the discovery that the company paid incorrect wages and miscalculated overtime for foreign temporary workers hired through the federal H-2B nonimmigrant program, according to a news release.
Planning Board Meeting Minutes – 7/9/24
Roll Call: Present Board Members: Chair Jeff Miller, Vice-Chair Dennis Marcom, Clerk Jason Perron, Jeff Harrington, Joanna Andros, Trevor MacLachlan, Select Board Representative Steve Dalessio and alternates Bill Carmody and Travis Adams. Call to Order: Mr. Miller called the meeting to order at 7 pm. A full board was present...
One year later, Acworth sees progress to recovery after major flood damage
A year after floods destroyed roads across New Hampshire, damage that threatened buildings in the town of Acworth has been repaired. The journey to recovery for the 850-person town, which saw 32 roads damaged in major storms two years apart, has been a long one. And it isn’t over. The town still has projects ongoing with the Federal Emergency Management Agency from 2021, and is just beginning others for repairs from the 2023 storms.
Keene officials urge residents to improve address visibility for emergency services
(MyKeeneNow) In a bid to enhance emergency response times, the City of Keene has issued guidelines for residents to ensure their street addresses are prominently displayed. This initiative aims to assist emergency responders in locating homes and businesses swiftly during critical situations. The city has outlined a 10-step guide to...
Severe thunderstorms leave thousands of New Hampshire residents without power
KEENE, N.H. — Severe thunderstorms swept through New Hampshire, causing extensive damage to homes and leaving thousands without power. Areas in Southern and Central New Hampshire, including Keene, were particularly affected. Strong winds toppled trees and power lines, causing some to evacuate from homes deemed unsafe. “I know that...
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