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New research from the University of New Hampshire suggests treating tap water for PFAS contamination household-by-household could provide a more affordable solution than treating water systems as a whole. A paper from economist Scott Lemos, a senior lecturer at the University of New Hampshire, examined how much residents are willing…
Continue reading →New Hampshire is poised to update its building codes, the laws meant to keep homes and commercial buildings safe and comfortable. But in the bill approaching Gov. Chris Sununu’s desk, the code that regulates the energy efficiency of new homes is set to stay at the 2018 version. The energy…
Continue reading →A vacant farmhouse abuts Thorn Hill Road near where housing units are proposed to being built in Intervale on July 2. (Photo by Rachel Sharples) A proposal to build a 33-unit housing development off of Route 302 is being examined by the planning board. The development proposed by Cedarcroft Farms…
Continue reading →Jon Kiper “I want to represent the people really struggling in this state,” said Jon Kiper, the Newmarket restauranteur vying for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, who proclaims “New Hampshire deserves a working-class governor.” Kiper is the maverick and the long shot in a race paced by former Manchester Mayor Joyce…
Continue reading →The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Tuesday announced that it has published updated policies for its 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance Program, in an effort to “modernize the program and enhance its usefulness for individuals and families seeking affordable financing for renovating or rehabilitating a single-family home…
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