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New Healthy Buffalo owner to build market in Chichester
By RACHEL WACHMAN
Jason McKay jokes with friends that Chichester is the greatest place on Earth, but laughs aside, he loves his hometown. In August, McKay took over the Healthy Buffalo, a longstanding local meat shop, and he now intends to open a market next spring. McKay also plans to move the Healthy Buffalo, which has been a staple business in town for over 30 years, to the new market location on Dover Road by Speedway.
Ayotte crusaded against a ‘broken’ bail system. Defense lawyers say it worked just fine
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
Crusading against a “broken” bail system, Gov. Kelly Ayotte made it an early legislative priority to overturn several of her predecessor’s reforms. A former prosecutor herself, the governor garnered support from law enforcement and county attorneys in her efforts.
Does New Hampshire still need the Housing Appeals Board?
By CATHERINE McLAUGHLIN
A Manchester apartment building burned down, and its new owner was looking to rebuild; a Meredith duplex owner wanted to add another unit; a developer wanted to build 65 market-rate apartments in Pelham.
Volunteer group wants to help homeless clean up their camp
By DAVID BROOKS
Rows of empty propane tanks at Healey Park near Exit 13 in Concord have again brought attention to the problem of trash from homeless encampents in the city, a problem that volunteers say the homeless themselves would like to help solve.
‘There was no oversight’: NH child advocate has been a watchdog for children's care. Now, the office is on the chopping block
By MICHAELA TOWFIGHI
Cassandra Sanchez hadn’t left the parking lot before she hit send on the email.
‘The revenue just isn’t there’: House Finance Committee slashes $271M in jobs, services from Ayotte’s budget proposal
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
House lawmakers approved changes to the next state budget that would subtract an additional $271 million from Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s proposal, cut more than 320 state jobs and abolish several services.
From potential for growth to possible price hikes: How New Hampshire businesses look at Trump tariffs
By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN
Jonathan Hutchins isn’t rushing to increase prices on his coffee any time soon.
The Monitor’s guide to the New Hampshire legislature
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY and REBECA PEREIRA
As crossover day approaches, we hope this legislative guide will serve as a useful resource for navigating the inner workings of the New Hampshire legislature, its major players and the vast number of bills presented during this legislative session.
‘Less finger pointing, more communication’: Longtime Chichester residents share hopes before second town meeting
By RACHEL WACHMAN
Lucille Noel has lived in Chichester for 60 years. She grew up in neighboring Pittsfield, then moved out of state, but decided to return to New Hampshire when her mother fell ill.
Casella Waste Systems’ landfill project in New Hampshire’s North Country denied permit
By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN
State regulators denied Casella Waste Systems’ proposed landfill in New Hampshire’s North Country its main permit at the site, complicating the company’s efforts to move forward with the lucrative project.
Schools in Lakes Region explore creating a special education school to bring down costs
By JEREMY MARGOLIS
Plagued by rising special education costs, area school districts are considering joining forces to form a new special education school or centralize their services in other ways, according to several area administrators.
‘They deserve another chance too’: Palazzo Stables rescues four horses slated for kill farm
By RACHEL WACHMAN
Shawntel Palazzo couldn’t resist the plea she saw on Facebook to rescue four Amish work horses in Pennsylvania before they could be sent to a kill farm in Mexico.
Trump appoints former New Hampshire environment protection regulator as EPA head
By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN
Mark Sanborn, former assistant commissioner at New Hampshire’s environmental agency, has been appointed by President Donald Trump to lead the Environmental Protection Agency’s New England office.
No bet limits and slot machines possible changes to New Hampshire’s casinos
By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN
At New Hampshire casinos, bets on poker, blackjack and other games of chance are currently capped at $50 — but that could change.
Proposed law targets N.H. driver’s licenses for immigrants, including refugees
By DAVID BROOKS
Getting a New Hampshire driver’s license would be practically impossible for refugees and more complicated for immigrants who are studying or working here under a proposed law that has passed the House.
House committee reverses vote, adopts prohibition on DEI activities and spending
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
Republican budget writers advanced a policy change on Tuesday that would place a prohibition on all diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in New Hampshire.
Work continues on new state psychiatric hospital in Concord
By DAVID BROOKS
Work is continuing on the new forensic psychiatric hospital on Clinton Street in Concord, although you’d be hard-pressed to recognize it when driving by.
Future funding for McAuliffe center, Canterbury Shaker Village uncertain as Trump cuts federal support
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
Eighteen months ago, curators at Canterbury Shaker Village embarked on an inventory of nearly 50,000 objects. They assess the health of each item to determine if any conservation measures are necessary to keep it in good condition.
No high-speed E-ZPass at Hooksett tolls for at least two months
By DAVID BROOKS
The northbound high-speed toll lanes on I-93 in Hooksett will close Tuesday and the southbound lanes close Wednesday as work begins on replacing the technology that lets E-ZPass drivers get billed without slowing down.
As part of sweeping cuts, House budget writers vote to abolish nearly 200 positions from N.H. Department of Corrections
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
New Hampshire’s prison system is on the verge of losing funding for nearly 200 positions after the House Finance Committee endorsed reducing the Department of Corrections’ spending by 10%.
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