Municipal association says cities, towns unfairly blamed for housing problem by NH Business Review for Rick Green -The Keene Sentinel

There is no lack of legislation in Concord this year aimed at solving what many people regard as the state’s biggest problem, the high cost of housing. Proponents say restrictive municipal zoning policies and anti-development sentiments are driving up the price and driving down the availability of homes. What remains…

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New designs for 40-48 housing units in downtown Portsmouth: Will third try work? by NH Business Review for Jeff McMenemy-Portsmouth Herald

Redevelopment designs have been released for 361 Hanover St. in Portsmouth, calling for 40-48 housing units in four buildings. (Courtesy of Tangram 3DS/the City of Portsmouth) The team behind the plan to redevelop a historic downtown site into much-needed housing is scheduled to make its third appearance before the city’s…

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Dismas Home plans to open congregant care center in Rochester by NH Business Review for Maureen Milliken -Manchester Ink Link

A former medical practice building on Rochester Hill Road in Rochester is slated to become a 13-bed transitional home for women who have completed Dismas Home’s 90-day program in Manchester. (Courtesy of Multiple Listing Service of NH) Dismas Home of New Hampshire plans to open a congregant care center for…

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Conway planners seek to walk back proposed STR regs by NH Business Review for Tom Eastman-The Conway Daily Sun

Conway Planning Board member Bill Barbin makes a point about short-term renting while fellow board member Eliza Grant listens at the planning board last Thursday. (Screenshot by Daymond Steer) The planning board is looking for ways to walk back proposed regulations that would allow owner-occupied short-term rentals only in residential…

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